Color
Pink, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Aromatic
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
66
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Tubular
Bowl
Height
3.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.50 cm1.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.506.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot
Nematodes
Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring 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
Mexico
Asia, Europe, United States
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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- In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
- The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
sensuality and forbidden pleasure
Astrological Flower
Rose
Birth Month Flower
August
Flower Availability
Year-round
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
-
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
Agavoideae
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
13260
3
25000
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