How to grow tuberose at home

Sun exposure, temperatures never below seven degrees. Pots with a diameter of at least 12-15 centimeters. Very fragrant flowers.

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It is immediately recognizable by its scent: the tuberosa It is a bulbous plant native to Mexico that can reach a height of 1 meters.

TUBEROSE

It is characterized by leaves Bright green ribbon-shaped plants with spikes of highly fragrant white flowers consisting of six rounded lobes. It can be grown both in pots (especially in cold climates) and in the ground.

HOW TO GROW TUBEROSE

Each tuber of this prolific plant produces two or three flowers, but must then be removed as it will not produce more. The plant does not require pruning, only the removal of dead flowers and leaves that can impede the growth of healthy ones. The tuberose flower, a symbol of seduction and conquest, can be paired well with cyclamens and begonias.

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EXPOSURE AND CLIMATE

Tuberose prefers a temperate climate. Winter temperatures should not fall below 7-9 degrees Celsius, while during the growing season they should not fall below 15-18 degrees Celsius. It loves light and prefers full sun.

SOIL AND CULTIVATION CARE

Tuberose doesn't have any particular soil requirements; the important thing is that it be well-drained. When growing in pots, it prefers a mix of peat, sterilized fertile soil, and sand. When planting, fertilize with organic substanceFrom April to August, use a complex fertilizer. When growing in pots, fertilize the substrate with a ternary fertilizer.

WATERING

Le watering Watering must be regular from the moment the plant emerges. It's much more intense when the plant is flowering, while at other times it's sufficient to ensure the soil doesn't become dry.

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SOWING AND FLOWERING

Propagation occurs by removing the lateral bulblets that form around the main bulb. Bulbs are generally planted during the winter. Flowering occurs in spring and summer. The spacing between bulbs along the row should be at least 15 centimeters; the spacing between rows should be at least 60 centimeters. The time interval between planting and flowering is approximately three months.

HOW TO GROW TUBEROSE IN A POT

To grow tuberose, with its flowers, simply follow the same rules as for growing in the ground. With a few additions: The bulbs should be changed annually, and the pot should be at least 12-15 centimeters in diameter.

HOW TO GROW TUBEROSE AT HOME

The most suitable variety for growing tuberose at home is the Tuberous polianthes It has narrow leaves and a flowering spike that can reach 60-90 centimeters in height. The rhizomes are similar to bulbs: they are planted in spring to flower in winter. The flowers are white and waxy.

FRAGRANCE OF TUBEROSE

The scent of tuberose is unique: intense, sweet, and similar to hyacinth. So much so that, because the fragrance of tuberose is strongest at night, this flower is also called "the night hyacinth." The scent of tuberose is intoxicating and has an aphrodisiac effect, and for centuries young girls were forbidden to smell it. It is associated with lust, pleasure, and sex.

PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

Tuberose can be affected by grey mould, aphids and red spider mites, which can be eliminated with specific products or natural disinfectants.

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