Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Central America
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Ornamental
Habitat
Cold Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Tuberose
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Tuberose
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Tubéreuse
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
nardo
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Tuberoza
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Tuberose
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Tuberose and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Tuberose and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Tuberose and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tuberose and Globe Amaranth
Care of Tuberose and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.