Gardenia

Tuberose

Gardenia and Tuberose

Gardenia

Tuberose

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Color

White, Yellow

Pink, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Pink - Sensitivity 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

Oval

Tubular

Height

5.00 cm3.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm1.50 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Well-drained, Sandy

The pH of Soil

4.506.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Nematodes, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer 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

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.

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.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

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

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

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

Culinary Uses

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Polianthes tuberosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asparagales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Asparagaceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Agavoideae

Genus

Number of Species

14213

3 25000

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About Gardenia and Tuberose

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Gardenia and Tuberose facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gardenia and Tuberose Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Gardenia and Tuberose facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Gardenia and Tuberose. Gardenia comes in White, Yellow colors whereas Tuberose flowers are with Pink, White, Yellow colors. Other Gardenia and Tuberose facts will definitely amuse you.

Gardenia and Tuberose growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Gardenia and Tuberose growing conditions. Gardenia requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Tuberose needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.50 of Well-drained, Sandy soil. Get other Gardenia and Tuberose facts in the sections below.

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Gardenia and Tuberose Classification

After knowing about various Gardenia and Tuberose facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Gardenia and Tuberose classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Gardenia and Tuberose is Gardenia jasminoides and Polianthes tuberosa respectively. Gardenia belongs to Rubiaceae family whereas Tuberose falls under Asparagaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.