Tuberose. A very pretty plant with waxy tubular shaped white flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Polianthes tuberosa
A very pretty plant with waxy tubular shaped white flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Polianthes |
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Species | tuberosa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Tuberose |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Upright |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant, Cut flower |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Viruses |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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