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Tuberose and Iris


Color

Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow  
Pink, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
4
6  
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Tubular  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
3.00 cm  
15

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.50 cm  
13

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, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  
Well-drained, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.80  
3
6.50  
4

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone, Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
Aphids, Mites, Thrips  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
Nematodes, Stem Rot  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States  
Mexico  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
  
  • 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Herbs, 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
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding  
Decoration, Wedding  

Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting  
NA  

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available  

Tribe
  
Not Available  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Polianthes tuberosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Asparagales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Iridaceae  
Asparagaceae  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
Agavoideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Iris and Tuberose Facts and color

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

Iris and Tuberose growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Iris and Tuberose growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Tuberose needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.50 of Well-drained, Sandy soil. Get other Iris and Tuberose facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Tuberose Facts

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Iris and Tuberose Classification

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

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