Azucena

Azucena Care

Polianthes Tuberosa

Other names: Agave Amica, Tuberose,

What is the plant

The tuberose is herbaceous, growing from underground tubers or tuberous roots. It produces offsets. The leaves are a dull green and about 1–1.5 ft (30–50 cm) long and up to 0.5 in (13 mm) wide at the base. They are slightly succulent. The inflorescence is a spike, reaching up to 3 ft (1 m) high, with pure white waxy flowers. The flowers are tubular, with a tube up to 2.5 in (6 cm) long, separating into six flaring segments (tepals) at the end, and are strongly fragrant. There are six stamens, inserted into the tube of the flower, and a three-part stigma. The double-flowered cultivar 'The Pearl' has broader and darker leaves, and shorter flower spikes, usually reaching only 1.5–2 ft (50–60 cm). Orange-flowered forms of the species have been reported.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

7 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The tuberose sucks up moisture and requires plenty of water.Keep it hydrated with frequent watering.As the plant grows, it will likely need even more water.
Fertilizer
Use half-strength diluted liquid fertilizer when watering every two weeks.
Sunlight
Tuberose needs lots of sunlight.Keep it in a spot with full sun, but without the intense afternoon light.If grown indoors, the UV rays from a south-facing window may scorch the plant. Keep it near a bright window, but away from the afternoon sun.

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Soil
Use rich sandy soil with good drainage. Regular potting soil should work. If the soil appears too dense, add perlite, compost, or peat moss to aerate the medium.
Temperature
When keeping the plant indoors for the winter, the ideal temperature range is between 64° – 68° degrees Fahrenheit (18° – 20° C).
Container
Plant in six-inch to eight-inch pots to give the roots plenty of space to grow. This also eliminates the need for transplanting, as the smaller container should provide the right amount of space for mature plants.