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About Lily and Tuberose


Color

Color
Pink, White, Yellow  
Orange, Pink, 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, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
5
3  
8

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Tubular  
Trumpet  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
3.00 cm  
15

Diameter
1.50 cm  
13
6.00 cm  
7

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.50  
4
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips  
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  

List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot  
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  

Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season  
All Summer Season, Fall 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.  
Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.  

Origin
Mexico  
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  

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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  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  

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  
purity, refined beauty, and nurturing  

Astrological Flower
Rose  
Calla Lily  

Birth Month Flower
August  
May  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding  
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding  

Allergy
-  
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  

Family

Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
Lilium  

Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae  
Liliaceae » Lilieae  

Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
Lilium  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asparagales  
Liliales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Asparagaceae  
Liliaceae  

Sub Family
Agavoideae  
Lilioideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
13  
99+
110  
24

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Tuberose and Lily color

Tuberose and Lily come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Tuberose and Lily 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 Trumpet shaped Lily has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Tuberose and Lily

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

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Tuberose and Lily Uses

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

Learn about Tuberose and Lily Family classification

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