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Tuberose

Tuberose

Polianthes

DifficultyEasy
SeasonSummer–fall
Cut flowersLasts 7-10 days in a vase

Meaning

A risky pleasure, purity

White flower spikes. The scent is strongest at night.

Light

Out of direct sun

Water

Change the water every 2 days

Temperature

15-28°C

Preservative

Flower food is fine

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant and strip the lower leaves
  2. The scent is strong. In a bedroom, set them a bit farther away.

Day to day

  • Change the water every 2 days and recut the stems
  • The lower flowers open first and fade first. Pull them off as they go.

Common questions

It barely smells during the day?

Tuberose is most fragrant at night. That's normal.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.