Tuberose flowers has the Latin name Polianthes tuberosa , in the Malay language : Night bitch is green perennial plant of the tribe Agavaceae . Oil of tuberose flowers can be used in making perfume . Tuberous name suggests this plant that has a bulb ( tuber ) . Today approximately 12 known species of the genus Polianthes .
Tuberose flowers usually bloom at night . The plant is expected to come from Mexico . ASTEK nation 's interest to know the names of flowers omixochitl or bone .
The name of this flower in the eastern side of india namely ratkirani , which means queen of the night . In singapore flower is named Xinxiao , which means the place moth landed . In Persian , this flower was named maryam , called the common name for girls. This flower is also used in hawaii for the bride as well as in the days of Viktoria first used as a cemetery flowers . The scent is described as a complex , exotic , sweet , and distinctive flowers .
Tuberose and habitat characteristics .
Tuberose propagated by tubers. Distances are lined up at 30 times 30 cm is very likely to be planted in a narrow though.
Tuberose plants have scientific names Polyanthes tuberosa L. This plant is a type of lily family-Bakungan (Amarillidaceae). This species is quite a lot of them blue lily (Agapanthus aprikanus L), sea lily (Crinum astatikum), september flowers (Euriclus alba) and lilies (Lilium longiforum). The composition of tuberose plant body consists of roots, stems in fact (Disus), tubers (pseudo-stem), leaf and flower stalks complete with flower petals. Tuberose plant leaves are long and flat glossy green on the upper surface bagiian and light green on the lower surface of the leaf, at the base of the leaves are reddish colored spots. Each flower stalk attached 5-12 or more flowers are blossoming is not the same, the color of pure white petals but those that reddish color.
This plant is relatively easily cultivated. Tuberose Planting can be done throughout the season, provided adequate soil water. But the right time should be adjusted, so that the time of harvest to fall on the big day. From the literature mentioned that the plant requires a fairly humid climate conditions (13-27 ° C), rainfall 1900-2500 mm / yr and full sun exposure. The most ideal areas for development tuberose is at an altitude of 600-1500 m above sea level., The type of soil andosol. The most important thing in choosing the type of soil is soil should be fertile, friable, contains a lot of organic matter (humus), good soil aeration and drainage as well as the degree of soil acidity (pH) between 5.0 to 5.7.
Cultivation is done starting with the processing of dried soil and made talud then drained of water so wet . Further - made beds 100 cm wide beds , high 20-30 cm ( length depends on the condition of the land ) , trench spacing between beds 30-40 cm , create income and drainage channels . To maintain fertility added manure mature ( so ) until well blended with the soil . Planting is done by planting the bulbs in a hole with a distance of 20 X 20 cm . Into the hole is given by means of urea incorporated into a hole on the left and right or between the rows of the array made planting hole and then planting hole that has been filled tubers covered with soil . Humidity is maintained by always watering beds .
Maintenance performed includes ;
(1) irrigation / watering, especially in the early phase of seedling growth (1-2 times daily) or depending on the state of soil and climate, and preferably in the morning and evening, when the soil temperature is not too high.(2) Stitching: for seeds that do not grow or decay, at least 5-15 days after planting, so that the growth of seedlings can be uniform embroidered with seed that has been grown in advance.
(3) Weeding: to get rid of weeds, at least 3 months after planting or hanging the state of the grass growth; should also be done at the time of weeding (3) scarify the soil; Fertilization aftershocks: (6 months after planting) with a mixture of NPK, to improve plant growth before the flowering tuberose.
This plant grows well in tropical or sub- tropical sunlight immediately , on the plains to a height of 1 . 400 m above sea level . This plant grows to 45 cm and yielded clumps of white flowers . The leaves are long and pale green that collects at the base of the trunk .
Tuberose propagated by tubers . Distances are lined up at 30 times 30 cm is very likely to be planted in a narrow though .
Identity Flora East Java
Based on Indonesian Presidential Decree No. 4/1993 , Tuberose Flowers in the set as the Identity Flora to East Java . Given this determination , it is expected to be able to be Icon existence of its own and can be preserved .Benefits of Tuberose Flowers
Tuberose flowers used for ritual ceremonies , cultural events habits , tuberose can be used as cut flowers or as a garden plant . Tuberose is used in soups kimlo tuberose is not for cut flowers , but the tuberose coming from china .Tuberose can be propagated by tubers . With the distance between the lined 30 x 30 cm allows Tuberose land to be planted in narrow .
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