Crop Detail
It is also known as “Rajnigandha and Sword Lilly”. It is a herbaceous perennial plant which has 75-100 cm long flower stalk which bears 10-20 funnel shaped. It grows in elongated spikes up to 30-45 cm long that produce clusters of fragrant waxy white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike. It has long, bright green leaves clustered at the base of the plant and smaller, clasping leaves along the stem. The bulb produces tall flower spikes with numerous tubular blooms and a fragrance that is rich, sultry and seductive. Tuberose blooms throughout the year and its clustered spikes are rich in fragrance.
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| Major/Minor |
Major |
| Temporary/Permanent |
Temporary |
| Category |
Agriculture Extension |
| Type |
Ornamentals |
| Crop Climate Title |
Tropical |
| Crop Water Method Title |
Irrigated |
| Crop Duration |
Perennial |
| Crop Economic Title |
Cash Crop |
| Crop Growing Season |
Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
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Diseases
Sucking Pests
Thrips
Aphid
Weevils
Grass hopper
Bud Borer
Fungal Diseases
Stem Rot
Botrytis spot and blight
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