Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Citrus
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Dome
Tubular
Height
1.00 cm3.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
18.00 cm1.50 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
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Well-drained, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.806.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
Nematodes, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer 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
America, Europe
Mexico
Interesting Facts of
- The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
- The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.
- 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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Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, 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
Medicinal
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Culinary Uses
Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
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Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Verbena officinalis
Polianthes tuberosa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asparagaceae
Sub Family
-
Agavoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
25013
3
25000
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