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
Additional information
| Generic | Polianthes |
|---|---|
| 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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