Tuberose

Gardenia

Tuberose and Gardenia

Tuberose

Gardenia

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Color

Pink, White, Yellow

White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

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

Tubular

Oval

Height

3.00 cm5.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.50 cm5.00 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

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained, Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.504.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Mealybugs

List of Diseases

Nematodes, Stem Rot

Powdery Mildew, 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

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

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.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

sensuality and forbidden pleasure

Astrological Flower

Rose

Birth Month Flower

August

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

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

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

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

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Tribe

Asparagaceae » Agaveae

Scientific Name

Polianthes tuberosa

Gardenia jasminoides

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asparagales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asparagaceae

Rubiaceae

Sub Family

Agavoideae

Ixoroideae

Genus

Number of Species

13142

3 25000

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About Tuberose and Gardenia

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 Tuberose and Gardenia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Tuberose and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Tuberose and Gardenia growing conditions

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

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Tuberose and Gardenia Classification

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