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About Hyacinth and Tuberose


Color

Color
Pink, White, Yellow  
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
5
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Tubular  
Bell  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
20.00 cm  
8

Diameter
1.50 cm  
13
2.00 cm  
12

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.50  
4
6.50  
4

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips  
Aphids  

List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot  
Gray Molds  

Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

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  
Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, Turkmenistan  

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.
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  • Unattached to the bottom, Water Hyacinths are the only large aquatic plants that float on the water.
  • They float on water by the bubbles trapped by roots and air spaces in the leaf stalks.
  

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  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers  
improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding  
Birth Day, Decoration, Wedding  

Allergy
-  
dry or cracked skin, Itching  

Family

Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
  

Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae  
  

Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
Hyacinthus  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asparagales  
Liliales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Asparagaceae  
Pontederiaceae  

Sub Family
Agavoideae  
Scilloideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
13  
99+
30  
38

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Tuberose and Hyacinth color

Tuberose and Hyacinth come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Tuberose and Hyacinth 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 Bell shaped Hyacinth has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Tuberose and Hyacinth

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

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Tuberose and Hyacinth Uses

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

Learn about Tuberose and Hyacinth Family classification

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

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