Periwinkle

Tuberose

About Periwinkle and Tuberose

Periwinkle

Tuberose

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Pink, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Tubular

Height

6.00 cm3.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Well-drained, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.006.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Nematodes, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring 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

Europe, France, Spain

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

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

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

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

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Vinca

Polianthes tuberosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asparagales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asparagaceae

Sub Family

Agavoideae

Genus

Number of Species

20013

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Tuberose in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Tuberose color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Tuberose

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

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Periwinkle and Tuberose Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Tuberose Family classification

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