1.Proper soil preparation is crucial for planting bulbs successfully. Well-draining, loose soil enriched with compost or leaf mold. Ensure excellent drainage; if your soil is clay-heavy, mix in some coco peat.
2.Ensure the bulbs receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily, adjusting the light exposure according to the specific variety some prefer partial shade while others require full sun.
3.Plant bulbs at a depth two to three times their height (e.g., a 2 cm bulb goes 4–6 cm deep) with spacing depending on size, typically 5–15 cm apart.
4.Water lightly after planting, keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growth, and reduce watering after flowering to let foliage yellow and bulbs enter dormancy. 5.Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer when shoots emerge and post-bloom.
6.Avoid cutting green leaves immediately after flowering to allow energy storage.
7.Prevent pests and diseases by avoiding overwatering and treating bulbs with neem oil or mild fungicide before planting.
8.Store bulbs off-season by cleaning, drying in shade, and keeping them in breathable containers at 10–20°C with moisture absorbers; avoid sealed plastic and humid conditions.
Agave
Genus
Daily
Water Requirement
White
Flower Color
Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Large
Size
Low
Maintenance
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Double Petal White Rajnigandha (The Pearl)
Family
Asparagaceae
Origin
Mexico
Description
Tuberose, (Polianthes tuberosa) is a perennial tuber or tuberous roots of the asparagus family. The tuberose has long bright green leaves , about 1–1.5 ft long and up to 13 mm wide , clustered at the base and smaller clasping leaves along the stem.
The inflorescence is a spike, reaching up to 3 ft high, with pure white waxy flowers. The flowers are tubular, with a tube up to 2.5 in long, separating into six flaring segments (tepals) at the end, and are strongly fragrant and bloom at night. . There are six stamens, inserted into the tube of the flower, and a three-part stigma.
Rajnigandha Double Petal bulbs are prized for their intensely perfumed, fully double white flowers ideal for commercial floristry applications. Each bloom reaches 4-6cm in diameter, borne on robust upright stems extending to 1.2 meters with narrow, elongated leaves. The plant produces concentrated flower spikes that perform reliably across diverse climates—flowering from July through October in plains and August through November in hill stations. Plant bulbs between February and April in lowland zones or March through May in mountainous regions to establish strong root systems and ensure consistent, prolific flowering throughout the designated season.
Environment
Tuberose are best planted in a sunny location. The require full sunlight to bloom.
Well drained loamy soil having a pH of 6.5-7.5 is ideal for the plant. Plant the bulbs in the fall, placing bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 inches apart in any well-drained soil will produce good results. Tuberose flower in mid to late summer, typically 90-120 days after planting.
Tuberose require rest during winter period in order to bloom in summers.
Tuberose plants are heavy feeders and appreciate applications of 8-8-8 fertilizer while they are actively growing.
The plants benefit from bone meal applied at planting and after blooming. Reduce watering after the foliage begins to die back.
Landscape Use
Tuberoses make a really nice cut flower to scent a room with, or enjoy in pots too.
