Orchids

Tuberose

About Orchids and Tuberose

Orchids

Tuberose

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, 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

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell

Tubular

Height

2.00 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

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Well-drained, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.406.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter 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

America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.

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

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

sensuality and forbidden pleasure

Astrological Flower

Rose

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

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

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Orchidaceae

Polianthes tuberosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Orchidales

Asparagales

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Family

Orchidaceae

Asparagaceae

Sub Family

Orchidaceae

Agavoideae

Genus

Number of Species

2500013

3 25000

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Information about Orchids 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 Orchids and Tuberose in the sections below.

Orchids and Tuberose color

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

More facts about Orchids and Tuberose

You must be eager to know more facts about Orchids and Tuberose. Did you know Orchids has originated in America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region while Tuberose has originated in Mexico. One of the Interesting Facts about Orchids and Tuberose is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Orchids and Tuberose Uses

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

Learn about Orchids and Tuberose Family classification

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