Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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
Floral
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
66
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Tubular
Height
6.00 cm3.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.00 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
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.806.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Nematodes
Nematodes, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, 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
Asia, Europe, United States
Mexico
Interesting Facts of
- In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
- The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
- 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Culinary Uses
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Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
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Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Polianthes tuberosa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asparagaceae
Sub Family
Iridoideae
Agavoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
26013
3
25000
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