Tuberose

Gerbera

About Tuberose and Gerbera

Tuberose

Gerbera

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Color

Pink, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

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

Tubular

Oval

Height

3.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.50 cm7.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained, Sandy

Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Ammonium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Nematodes, Stem Rot

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring 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

Mexico

Africa, Asia, South America

Interesting Facts of

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.

Gerbera flowers have a long vase life.
Gerbera flowers are named after a botonist and physician Trauggott Gerber.
They are fifth most popular flowers in the world after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum and tulip.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

sensuality and forbidden pleasure

Astrological Flower

Rose

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever

Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Gerbera Jamesonii

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asparagales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asparagaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Agavoideae

Mutisioideae

Genus

Number of Species

1330

3 25000

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Information about Tuberose and Gerbera

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 Tuberose and Gerbera in the sections below.

Tuberose and Gerbera color

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

More facts about Tuberose and Gerbera

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

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Tuberose and Gerbera Uses

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

Learn about Tuberose and Gerbera Family classification

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