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
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
65
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Tubular
Bell
Height
3.00 cm8.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.50 cm2.00 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
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Loamy
The pH of Soil
6.505.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
Aphids, butterflies, Caterpillars, Mites, moths, Scale, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot
blight, Nematodes, Wilt
Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season
All Summer Season, Spring Season, Winter 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
China, Himalayas, Tibet
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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- Jasmine releases intoxicating perfume at nightand thus also known as the "Queen of the Night" in India.
- The name Jasmine is derived from the Persia 'yasmin' which means a fragrant flower.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Vine
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
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an Astringent
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
-
Asthma, Headache, Itching, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing
Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Jasminum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Oleaceae
Sub Family
Agavoideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
13200
3
25000
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