Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
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
86
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Tubular
Height
49.00 cm3.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
8.00 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
Full Sun
Watering
Too much
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil
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, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
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
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Mexico
Interesting Facts of
- As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
- Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
- They are consumed in almost all parts of India.
- 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
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, Reduces risk of cancer
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Culinary Uses
Rich in Vitamins
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Good Luck, Wedding
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
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Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Nelumbo nucifera
Polianthes tuberosa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Sub Family
-
Agavoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
313
3
25000
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