Tuberose Lily Plant. 05072021 Polianthes Plant Growing and Care Guide. Water generously and regular as the Polianthes tuberosa is establishing itself.
Do please completely ignore the word rose in its name Known as the carnal flower Roja Dove also calls it the harlot of perfumery tuberoses blooms are so powerful that just a few stems can fill a room with their. Tuberose plant division can be tricky. You can end up with some useless bits of root that wont put out new growth if you dont do it right.
Each stem can bear a dozen or more white blooms in mid to late summer which may remain closed if the heat is particularly stifling.
The tuberose Polianthes tuberosa is a perennial plant of the agave family Agavaceae extracts of which are used as a top note in perfumery. The growth will be slow at first and pick up as the weather gets warmer. Plant tuberose bulbs in spring when all danger of frost is past. Store the tubers in a dry cool frost-free location until you are ready to plant in the spring when the danger of frost is past.