Many gardeners enjoy a flower called tuberose, which is often used in perfume.The perennial bulb is native to Mexico and can grow in cool to tropical regions.
Step 1: Decide where to plant.
The best time to plant tuberose bulbs is in the early spring after the last frost, but they need a warm climate with a growing season lasting at least 4 months.If you have a shorter growing season, start the tuberose indoors in early spring and transfer once night temperatures are above 60oF.tuberose must be brought indoors for the winter if you live in zone 7 or below.There is a minimum winter temperature between 10oF and 35oF.Zone 7 has a minimum winter temperature.
Step 2: The soil needs to be prepared.
Well draining soil is what tuberose needs.Peat moss, compost, or old, decomposing manure can be used to improve your garden soil.You can raise the mixture above the pooling water by piling it up.Tuberose will do well in environments with a soil pH of between 6.5 and 7.You can use a large pot instead of a raised bed.
Step 3: You can choose a sunny location.
It's best to plant in a location that gets a lot of sun.If tuberose shows signs of withering or drying before the end of the growing season, it will only need to be moved to bright partial shade.
Step 4: Plant in a hole that is at least 5 cm deep.
If you bought a bunch of bulbs, plant the whole thing.The bulbs should be placed about 8 inches apart to allow for growth.
Step 5: Water generously after planting.
To settle the soil around the tuberose bulb, give it a thorough watering.Next section will teach you how to care for the bulbs and plants.Growth should be visible in a few weeks.
Step 6: Continue to water until the plants emerge.
Water the soil before it dries out completely.Within a few weeks, green tips should emerge, and root systems will develop that will allow the plant to handle more water.
Step 7: Water is moderately used during the growing season.
Roughly 1– 1.5 in. is provided as tuberose grows.There is 2.5–3.75 cm of water a week.Tuberose would prefer this to be more frequent.If rain occurs, the tuberose only gets 1– 1.5 in.Each week, there is 2.5–3.75 cm of water.The reason you really need well-draining soil is because tuberose rots easily.
Step 8: It's a good idea to apply a balanced fertilization.
Tuberose requires an 8-8-8fertilizer with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.Liquid and solid fertilization can be applied around the plant once every 6 weeks.
Step 9: Cut flowers can be arranged indoors.
The flowers usually bloom in the late summer or early autumn.Bring the scent of the plant into your home if you remove the flowers for house display.If the weather turns cold and the plant has not yet flowers, transplant the tuberose to a large pot and bring it indoors.The pot must have a hole in it's base to catch the water.The flowers of the tuberose are very fragrant.They will be at their peak during the evening hours.
Step 10: If needed, support the flowers.
When the flowers start to weigh down the branches, you may want to add some form of support.Place a cage in the ground next to the plant to support it from all sides.
Step 11: Prune to grow.
Remove the withered flowers if you don't bring flowers indoors.Don't remove leaves until they are yellow.
Step 12: When flowers and leaves die, stop watering.
The plant is done growing when the foliage is yellow or brown.If you expect a cold winter, you can either leave it in the ground or move to the next section.The plant is not growing.
Step 13: Is it necessary to move the plant indoors?
If you live in a USDA zone 8 or higher, the tuberose will be fine if left in the ground.If you insulate the soil with a thick layer of mulch you can remove it in the spring.The tuberose bulbs should be moved inside in any other zone.Zone 8 has a minimum winter temperature of 10oF.Zone 7 has a winter temperature of zero degrees.
Step 14: Plants should be moved before the first frost.
The tuberose can survive a light frost, but it's best not to.Depending on the climate, the first frost may come in autumn or winter.
Step 15: The foliage needs to be cut back.
The stem should be cut down to 4–6 inches above the soil.It is advisable to use a clean knife and use rubbing alcohol.
Step 16: Carefully remove the bulbs.
If you want to see the bulb, dig out a clump of soil and brush it off.To avoid breaking the roots, dig slowly and carefully.
Step 17: Wait until they are dry.
If you want to dry the bulbs out, place them on a screen in the sun for 24 hours.If there is no sun, leave them in a dry area.Don't try to speed this up by heating them.
Step 18: The bulbs should be put in soft material.
Peat moss, sawdust, and vermiculite can be held in a cardboard box, tray, or any other container.Store the tuberose at about 50 degrees.
Step 19: If it's necessary, adjust the humidity.
The tuberose can be left alone for most of the winter.The packing material should be lightly moistened once or twice in the winter.If roots appear, move to a dry location.
Step 20: In the spring, plant.
Tuberose can be planted in the spring after being kept warm, and the new bulbs around the original will flower as usual.A cluster may be too large for adequate flower growth after a few years of growth.If you separate the smaller bulbs and plant separately, be aware that some may not grow in the first year.
Step 21: The soil and rhizomes should be placed in a pot.
There are drainage holes on the bottom of the pot.The pot should be filled halfway full with moist potting soil.Add enough soil until the rhizomes are three inches below the rim of the pot.After that, add two more inches of soil.
Step 22: The tuberose needs water.
Water until the water runs out of the pot.You only need to water it when the top 12 inch of soil is dry.It is a good idea to fill the tray that goes under the pot with gravel and pour water over it.Put the pot on top of the gravel.This will help the plant to get plenty of humidity.
Step 23: The potted tuberose should be placed in a sunny location.
The tuberose needs to be placed somewhere that it will get sun exposure all day long and warm.Try to keep your home at a constant temperature.You can find the ideal location by checking around your house.
Step 24: The tuberose should be fertilized.
One gallon of water is enough to give you 12 of a small amount ofsolublefertilizer.Once the plant is growing, you should irrigate it with this solution every two weeks.
Step 25: The rhizomes need to be removed in the fall.
The rhizomes will need to be removed in the fall.Throw out the large one after breaking the smaller ones.If you want to plant them again, store the small ones in a dark spot.