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
-
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
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
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
00
0
0
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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
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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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
-
-
Number of Species
14213
3
25000
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