Color
Pink, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Aromatic
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
65
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Tubular
Funnel
Height
3.00 cm6.00 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, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Clay
The pH of Soil
6.506.00
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, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer 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
Europe, France, Spain
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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- About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
- Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
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
sensuality and forbidden pleasure
Astrological Flower
Rose
Birth Month Flower
August
Flower Availability
Year-round
Uses
Decoration
Medicinal
Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Decoration
Allergy
-
Contact Dermatitis
Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Vinca
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Apocynaceae
Sub Family
Agavoideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
13200
3
25000
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