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Tuberose and Gardenia


Color

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"  

Fragrance
NA  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
6  
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Tubular  

Height
5.00 cm  
13
3.00 cm  
15

Diameter
5.00 cm  
8
1.50 cm  
13

Line
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Not Available  

Silhouette
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Not Available  

Blossom Texture
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Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
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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
4.50  
11
6.50  
4

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
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available  

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

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
Not Available  

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available  

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available  

Flower Availability
  
Not Available  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

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
  
Not Available  

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  
NA  

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available  

Tribe
  
Not Available  

Scientific Name
Gardenia jasminoides  
Polianthes tuberosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
Asparagales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Rubiaceae  
Asparagaceae  

Sub Family
Ixoroideae  
Agavoideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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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.

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