RAJNIGANDHA DOUBLE MIX FLOWERING FRAGRANT POLIANTHES TUBEROSA FLOWER 5 BULBS PACK WITH USER MANUAL FOR HOME AND TERRACE GARDENING
How to grow the Rajnigandha flower?
Tuberose flower bulbs are grown outdoors. You can plant it in early
spring as the flowering season is during mid to late summer or around
three to four months after planting. Allow the plant to rest for some
months before starting the next growing cycle.
Landscape planting
Identify a place with well-drained soil
for Rajnigandha. Dig holes and place the bulb clumps 8-10 inches apart
with 2-3 inches of soil over the top. Make sure the area gets ample
sunlight.
Container planting
Use well-drained and good-quality potting soil and put it in a
planter or container with sufficient drainage holes. Dig holes and place
the bulb clumps 8-10 inches apart with 2-3 inches of soil over the top.
Rajnigandha flower care
Watering
During the peak growing season, the plant must be provided with adequate water.
Fertiliser
The plant needs a balanced fertiliser every month when actively
growing. Use any organic fertiliser. Choose an 8-8-8 fertiliser of
potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus.
Sunlight
The plant should receive full sun. However, you can place the plant in a spot with light shade in very hot and dry regions.
Climate
Rajnigandha flowering plants are ideally grown in tropical,
subtropical or temperate climates. The plant prefers open and sunny
areas. They are commercially cultivated in warm, humid areas with an
average temperature ranging from 20-30 degrees Celsius.
Rajnigandha propagation
Tuberose plants are propagated using bulbs, bulblets and seeds.
Multiplication is also done through bulb segments and in-vitro
micropropagation from scale stem sections.
Rajnigandha flower varieties
Rajnigandha Flowers come in different varieties based on the number of petal rows.
Single: Shringar is a tuberose hybrid that is
developed from a cross between single and double-petal varieties and
features pinkish flower buds. Prajwal is another hybrid variety of the
Rajnigandha flower. Single Mexican and Arka Nirantara are other single
varieties of the plant.Semi-double: This type of Rajnigandha flower has more than three rows of corolla segments.Double: This double-petaled variety produces more flowers per spike. Some examples are Suvasini, Vaibhav and Pearl Double.Variegated: These varieties come as streaked leaf
forms and have silvery white or golden yellow streaks on the leaves.
Rajat Rekha and Swarna Rekha are examples of this category.
Rajnigandha plant harvesting
The flowering of the Tuberose plant begins around three months after
planting. The flowering season starts in July and continues through the
year. The peak flowering time is around August-September. Harvesting is
carried out by cutting spikes from the plant’s base. Single flowers are
also harvested as they bloom.
Rajnigandha plant pests and diseases
Gardeners must always be careful about pest attacks. The Tuberose
plant is less susceptible to pest attacks or diseases. Yet, care must be
taken against common insects and pests such as grasshoppers, weevils,
thrips, aphids, bud borer, red spider mites and rodents.
FAQs
What is the Rajnigandha flower called in English?
The Rajnigandha flower is known as Tuberose in English.
Does the Rajnigandha flower have a fragrance?
The Rajnigandha flower has a sweet, honey-like fragrance.