Polianthes

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Polianthes tuberosa

Polianthes tuberosa 'Double' (widely known as Rajanigandha or The Pearl) is a prized perennial bulbous plant celebrated for its intensely fragrant, multi-petaled white or pastel blooms and long-lasting flower spikes.

Key Characteristics

Flower Form: Features fully double, rose-like or camellia-like clusters of petals (unlike the single-petal Mexican variety), most famously represented by the cultivar The Pearl. [1, 2]

Height & Foliage: Grows tall flower spikes reaching 2.5 to 4 feet (75–120 cm) surrounded by glossy, narrow, grass-like basal leaves.

Fragrance: Emits a rich, sweet, and heavy floral aroma that intensifies significantly during the evening and nighttime, making it a key crop for the natural perfume and high-end cut-flower industries.

Polianthes tuberosa single

Polianthes tuberosa single (single-petal tuberose or Rajanigandha) is a highly fragrant, bulbous perennial plant known for producing intensely sweet, waxy white flowers with a single row of petals

Key Characteristics

Fragrance: Single varieties are richer in essential oils and feature a stronger, sweeter, honey-like aroma than double types, intensifying significantly in the evening.

Appearance: Features star-shaped, pure white florets arranged loosely on tall spikes reaching 60 to 120 cm high, rising above grass-like green basal foliage.

Uses: Widely harvested for high-grade perfume oils (tuberose concrete), traditional Indian garlands, religious ceremonies, and loose flower markets.