Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Cold Regions
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Tuberose
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In French
Tubéreuse
Toyon
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Toyon
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Tuberose and Toyon
Season and care of Tuberose and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Toyon Physical Information
Tuberose and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Toyon are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tuberose and Toyon
Care of Tuberose and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.