Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Cold Regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Light 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
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Tuberose
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
Tabebuia
In German
Tuberose
Tabebuia
In French
Tubéreuse
Tabebuia
In Spanish
nardo
Tabebuia
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Tabebuia
In Polish
Tuberoza
Tabebuia
In Latin
Tuberose
Tabebuia
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Tabebuia
Season and care of Tuberose and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Tabebuia Physical Information
Tuberose and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Tabebuia are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tuberose and Tabebuia
Care of Tuberose and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.