Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Humid climates
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Homalomena
Tuberose
In Hindi
Homalomena
रजनीगंधा
In German
Homalomena
Tuberose
In French
Homalomena
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Homalomena
nardo
In Greek
Homalomena
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
homalomena
Tuberosa
In Polish
Homalomena
Tuberoza
In Latin
Homalomena
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Homalomena and Tuberose
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Tuberose? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Tuberose. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Tuberose doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Tuberose has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Homalomena and Tuberose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Tuberose
Season and care of Homalomena and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Tuberose Physical Information
Homalomena and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Tuberose are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Homalomena and Tuberose
Care of Homalomena and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.