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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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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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