Tuberose

Alternanthera

About Tuberose and Alternanthera

Tuberose

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mexico

Types

Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

4400

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

11-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Yellow green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Thripes

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

POLIANTHES tuberosa

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

Tuberose

Alternanthera

In Hindi

रजनीगंधा

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

Tuberose

Alternanthera

In French

Tubéreuse

Alternanthera

In Spanish

nardo

Alternanthera

In Greek

Τουμπερόζα

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

Tuberosa

Alternanthera

In Polish

Tuberoza

Alternanthera

In Latin

Tuberose

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Polianthes

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

1227

1 27800

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Properties of Tuberose and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Tuberose and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Tuberose and Alternanthera. Tuberose doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberose does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberose has allergic reactions like and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like . 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 Tuberose and Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tuberose and Alternanthera

Season and care of Tuberose and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Alternanthera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tuberose and Alternanthera Physical Information

Tuberose and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Alternanthera are as follows:

Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Tuberose and Alternanthera

Care of Tuberose and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.