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Orchids and Tuberose


Color

Color
Pink, White, Yellow   
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow   

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
Aromatic   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6   
4
3   
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Tubular   
Bell   

Height
3.00 cm   
15
2.00 cm   
17

Diameter
1.50 cm   
13
1.00 cm   
15

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
6.50   
4
6.40   
5

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   

List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot   
NA   

Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season   
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available   
  

Origin
Mexico   
America, Canada, Eurasia, Mediterranean Region   

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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  • Symmetry of Orchids is similar to human faces and they can grow anywhere but Antartica.
  • In a single orchid seedpod there can be up to 3 million seeds.
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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
Not Available   
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available   
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available   
  

Flower Availability
Not Available   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, useful against any chronic illness   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory   
Natural Healer, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin   

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding   
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
NA   
blisters and pain, Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin   

Family

Common Name
Not Available   
  

Tribe
Not Available   
  

Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa   
Orchidaceae   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asparagales   
Orchidales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Asparagaceae   
Orchidaceae   

Sub Family
Agavoideae   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Tuberose and Orchids Facts and color

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

Tuberose and Orchids 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 Orchids growing conditions. Tuberose requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.50 of Well-drained, Sandy soil. Orchids needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.40 of Well-drained soil. Get other Tuberose and Orchids facts in the sections below.

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Tuberose and Orchids Classification

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

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