Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Tuberose
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
Bluebeard
In German
Tuberose
Blaubart
In French
Tubéreuse
Bluebeard
In Spanish
nardo
Barba Azul
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Barba Azul
In Polish
Tuberoza
Sinobrody
In Latin
Tuberose
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Bluebeard
Season and care of Tuberose and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberose and Bluebeard Physical Information
Tuberose and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Bluebeard are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tuberose and Bluebeard
Care of Tuberose and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.