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About Thyme and Tuberose


Color

Color
Pink, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, 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  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
5
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Tubular  
Bowl  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.50 cm  
13
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full 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, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips  
-  

List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot  
-  

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.  
Thyme has a long history of culinary and medicinal use, symbolizing courage, strength, and activity.  

Origin
Mexico  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North 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.
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  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
sensuality and forbidden pleasure  
courage and strength  

Astrological Flower
Rose  
Pansy  

Birth Month Flower
August  
July  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Culinary  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers  
-  

Medicinal Uses
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 Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
-  
-  

Family

Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
Thymus  

Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae  
Lamiaceae » Mentheae  

Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asparagales  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Family
Asparagaceae  
-  

Sub Family
Agavoideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
13  
99+
350  
12

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Tuberose and Thyme color

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

More facts about Tuberose and Thyme

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

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Tuberose and Thyme Uses

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

Learn about Tuberose and Thyme Family classification

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