Tuberose

Arbutus

About Tuberose and Arbutus

Tuberose

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Mexico

Types

Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl

Number of Varieties

412

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-117-9

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AHS Heat Zone

11-7

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oval

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

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Thripes

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

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

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin inflammation

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

POLIANTHES tuberosa

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Tuberose

Arbutus

In Hindi

रजनीगंधा

सदाबहार

In German

Tuberose

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Tubéreuse

arbousier

In Spanish

nardo

Arbitus

In Greek

Τουμπερόζα

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Tuberosa

árbuto

In Polish

Tuberoza

mącznik

In Latin

Tuberose

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Ericales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Polianthes

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

128

1 27800

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Properties of Tuberose and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Tuberose and Arbutus

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

Tuberose and Arbutus Physical Information

Tuberose and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Arbutus are as follows:

Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tuberose and Arbutus

Care of Tuberose and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.