Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Funnel
Tubular
Height
6.00 cm3.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
2.00 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
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Clay
Well-drained, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.006.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
Spring Season
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Tuberose flowers have a history of symbolizing sensuality, forbidden pleasure, and luxury, often used in perfumery and bridal bouquets.
Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Mexico
Interesting Facts of
- 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.
- 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
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
Astrological Flower
Rose
Birth Month Flower
August
Flower Availability
Year-round
Uses
Medicinal
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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 nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
-
Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Vinca
Polianthes tuberosa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Asparagaceae
Sub Family
-
Agavoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
20013
3
25000
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