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About Gardenia and Tuberose

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Color

Color

White, Yellow
Pink, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

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Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

56
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Tubular

Height

5.00 cm3.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

5.00 cm1.50 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Well-drained, Sandy

The pH of Soil

4.506.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Tuberose flowers have a history of symbolizing sensuality, forbidden pleasure, and luxury, often used in perfumery and bridal bouquets.

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
Mexico

Interesting Facts of

  • The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
  • It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
  • Tuberose flower blooms only at night and it is the only time when it is active. Due to this these are also called as “Night Queen”, “Mistress of the Night”, or “Raat ki Raani” in Hindi.
  • In Hawaiian weddings, it is a tradition for the bride to wear a Tuberose wreath.
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Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

sensuality and forbidden pleasure

Astrological Flower

Rose

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
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Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides
Polianthes tuberosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Asparagales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae
Asparagaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae
Agavoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

14213
3 25000
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Information about Gardenia and Tuberose

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Gardenia and Tuberose in the sections below.

Gardenia and Tuberose color

Gardenia and Tuberose come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Tuberose color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Gardenia is Oval in shape and has fragrance whereas Tubular shaped Tuberose has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Tuberose

You must be eager to know more facts about Gardenia and Tuberose. Did you know Gardenia has originated in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania while Tuberose has originated in Mexico. One of the Interesting Facts about Gardenia and Tuberose is that they can survive almost in pots.

Gardenia and Tuberose Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Gardenia and Tuberose uses in this section. Gardenia and Tuberose have many medicinal properties. Besides, Gardenia is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Tuberose on Decoration, Wedding. Gardenia and Tuberose also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Gardenia and Tuberose Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Gardenia and Tuberose Family classification here. Gardenia and Tuberose belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.