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Violets and Orchids


Color

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

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

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
NA  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell  
Heart  

Height
2.00 cm  
17
40.00 cm  
5

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.25 cm  
14

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
Full Sun  
Part Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
6.40  
5
5.80  
7

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

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

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region  
Northern Hemisphere  

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  •   
  • 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.
  

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

Habit
Shrubs  
Herbs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
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  
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation  

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

Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams  
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  

Other Benefits
  
  

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

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Decoration  

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Orchidaceae  
Viola  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Orchidales  
Violales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Orchidaceae  
Violaceae  

Sub Family
Orchidaceae  
NA  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Orchids and Violets growing conditions

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

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Orchids and Violets Classification

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

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