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Orchids and Violets


Color

Color
Blue, White, Yellow  
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
NA  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
3  
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Heart  
Bell  

Height
40.00 cm  
5
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
1.00 cm  
15

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.80  
7
6.40  
5

Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust  
NA  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Northern Hemisphere  
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  

Interesting Facts of
  • The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
  • In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.
  
  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.
  •   

Lifespan
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Herbs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties  
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  

Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas  
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration  
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  

Allergy
NA  
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Viola  
Orchidaceae  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Violales  
Orchidales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Violaceae  
Orchidaceae  

Sub Family
NA  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Violets and Orchids growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Violets and Orchids growing conditions. Violets requires Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Orchids needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Get other Violets and Orchids facts in the sections below.

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Violets and Orchids Classification

After knowing about various Violets and Orchids facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Violets and Orchids classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Violets and Orchids is Viola and Orchidaceae respectively. Violets belongs to Violaceae family whereas Orchids falls under Orchidaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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