The tasbih flower (tuberose), or Polianthes tuberosa, has fragrant flowers that many plant lovers enjoy, you are sometimes used for perfume. This perennial tuber plant is native to Mexico, it will grow in the cool tropics, with precautions against freezing winters.
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Part 1 of 3: Planting Tasbih Flowers
Step 1. Decide where and when to plant
Tasbeeh bulbs are best planted in early spring, but they require a warm climate with a growing season of at least 4 months, and USDA strength zones 8, 9, or 10. If you have a shorter growing season, start planting. flower prayer beads indoors in early spring and remove them when nighttime outdoor temperatures are above 15.5ºC.
- If you live in zone 7 or below, you will need to bring prayer beads indoors in winter, as described below.
- Zones 8-10 have minimum winter temperatures between -12.2ºC and 1.7ºC. Zone 7 has a minimum winter temperature of -17.8ºC.
Step 2. Prepare the soil
Tasbih flowers require well-drained, high-nutrient soil. To improve the condition of your garden soil, mix in organic material such as peat, humus, or rotting manure. Stack this mixture 5-7.5 cm above ground level to raise it above standing water.
- Tasbih flowers like a soil pH between 6.5 to 7, but are quite adaptable and can grow well in environments with a pH as low as 5.5.
- You can use a large, well-drained pot in addition to a raised plot of soil.
Step 3. Choose a location that is exposed to the sun
Plant in a location that gets 6-8 hours of full sun during the day. Tasbih flowers are native to hot climates, and only need to be moved to a bright place with partial shade if they show signs of drying out before the end of the growing season.
Step 4. Plant in a hole 5 cm deep
when you buy a bunch of bulbs, plant them all. Place the bulbs or tubers 15 to 20 cm apart for good growth.
Step 5. Flush with plenty of water after planting
Give the tasbih flower tubers plenty of water to condition the soil around the plant.
Keep reading the next section to learn how to care for bulbs and grow plants. Growth will be visible in a few weeks
Part 2 of 3: Caring for Tasbih Flowers
Step 1. Water occasionally until plants appear
Keep the soil slightly dry, but water before it gets very dry. Within a few weeks, green tips will appear, and a root system will form that will allow the plant to receive more water.
Step 2. Water regularly during the growing season
As long as the tasbih flower grows, water it with approximately 2.5–3.75 cm of water once a week. Tasbih flowers prefer this kind of watering rather than more frequent watering with less water per watering.
- Reduce watering when it rains, so tasbih flowers only receive about 2.5–3.75 cm of water per week.
- Don't water too much, as prayer beads can rot easily (so you need well-drained soil).
Step 3. Apply a balanced fertilizer
An 8-8-8 fertilizer, with equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, is recommended for prayer beads. Apply a solid fertilizer around the soil once every 6 weeks, or apply a liquid fertilizer and apply according to the instructions on the package.
Step 4. You can cut the flowers and display them indoors
Flowers usually appear about 90-120 days after planting, usually in late summer or early fall. Picking flowers for display indoors won't hurt the plants, so enjoy the scent of flowers in your home.
If the weather turns cold and the plant has not flowered, move the prayer beads into a large pot, and bring it to a warm location indoors. Remember the pot should be well drained, with a hole in the bottom and a pedestal underneath to hold water
Step 5. Prune to encourage growth
Even if you don't cut flowers for display indoors, pick dried ones to encourage new growth. Do not remove the leaves until they turn completely yellow.
Step 6. Stop watering when flowers and leaves die
Once the leaves turn yellow or brown, the plant has finished growing for the year. Move on to another section if you expect a cold winter to come, or just leave it in the ground if you are located in a USDA grow hardiness zone of 8 or greater, and will have a normal winter.
Do not use fertilizer when the plant is not growing
Part 3 of 3: Moving the Rosary Indoors in Winter
Step 1. Consider whether you need to move the plant indoors
If you are located in a USDA grow hardiness zone of 8 or higher, prayer beads will grow well if left in the soil all year round. In zone 7, you may be able to insulate the soil with a thick layer of humus, and remove the humus in the spring. In any zone. Move the tasbih bulbs indoors.
Zone 8 has a minimum winter temperature of -12.2ºC. Zone 7 has a minimum winter temperature of -17.8ºC
Step 2. Move the plant before the first frost
The prayer beads may survive one mild frost, but it's best not to risk it. The first frost may occur in fall or winter, depending on the climate you live in.
Step 3. Prune the leaves
Remove the yellow leaves and cut the stalks to 10-15 cm from the soil surface. Use a clean knife, preferably sterilize with rubbing alcohol to reduce the chance of infection.
Step 4. Dig up the tubers carefully
Dig up a large lump of earth with the bulbs in it, then remove the soil to reveal the bulbs. Dig slowly and carefully to prevent damage to the roots.
Step 5. Wait for the tubers to dry
Place the bulbs on a net in the sun for 24 hours to dry them. If there is no sun, place it in a dry area for a few days. Don't try to speed up the process by heating it.
Step 6. Wrap the tubers in a soft material
Use a cardboard box, tray, or other container that can hold peat, wood shavings, or vermiculite. Cover the tasbih flower with a covering material and store at 10ºC.
Step 7. Adjust humidity if needed
Usually, prayer beads can be left alone throughout the winter. However, if you notice the tubers are wrinkled, slightly dampen the wrapping material once or twice during the winter. On the other hand, when roots appear, move the bulbs to a dry area.
Step 8. Plant the bulbs in the spring
Prayer beads can be planted in the spring after being stored for the winter, and the new bulbs around the old bulbs will flower normally. After several years of growth, a cluster of bulbs may be too numerous for sufficient flower growth. Separate the smaller bulbs and plant them separately, but be aware that new bulbs planted separately may not grow in the first year.
