Gladiolus

Tuberose

About Gladiolus and Tuberose

Gladiolus

Tuberose

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Color

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

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

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Floral

Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Tubular

Height

6.00 cm3.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.25 cm1.50 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Well-drained, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Gladiolus flowers have a rich history as symbols of strength, honor, and moral integrity, often used in bouquets and floral arrangements.

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

Origin

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

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.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

strength of character, honor, and infatuation

sensuality and forbidden pleasure

Astrological Flower

Poppy

Rose

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Gladiolus

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Iridaceae » Ixieae

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Rosa

Polianthes tuberosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asparagales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asparagaceae

Sub Family

Agavoideae

Genus

Number of Species

26013

3 25000

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Information about Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus and Tuberose in the sections below.

Gladiolus and Tuberose color

Gladiolus and Tuberose come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gladiolus 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. Gladiolus is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Tubular shaped Tuberose has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Gladiolus and Tuberose

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

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Gladiolus and Tuberose Uses

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

Learn about Gladiolus and Tuberose Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Gladiolus and Tuberose Family classification here. Gladiolus 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.