Tuberose

Periwinkle

About Tuberose and Periwinkle

Tuberose

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Aromatic

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Tubular

Funnel

Height

3.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.50 cm2.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained, Sandy

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Nematodes, Stem Rot

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer 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

Europe, France, Spain

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.

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.

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

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, 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

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asparagales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asparagaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Agavoideae

Genus

Number of Species

13200

3 25000

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Information about Tuberose and Periwinkle

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 Periwinkle in the sections below.

Tuberose and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Tuberose and Periwinkle

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

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Tuberose and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Tuberose and Periwinkle Family classification

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