Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between infrequent waterings.
Polianthes Aarodriguezii is a tuberous perennial with fragrant, tubular white flowers borne on upright spikes. It thrives in warm climates and well-drained soil.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but can tolerate partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C during growing season; cooler in winter.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during active growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between infrequent waterings.
Remove spent flower stalks immediately after blooming to direct the plant's energy into producing new bulbs and foliage. Cut back yellowing or dead foliage in late autumn or early winter to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent disease.
Propagate Polianthes Aarodriguezii by separating offsets (bulbils) that form around the base of the parent bulb. Ensure offsets have at least one small bulb attached.
Plant them in well-draining soil and keep them consistently moist.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the pot becomes crowded with offsets. Best done in spring before new growth begins.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that provides adequate space for root development and bulb expansion.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Polianthes Aarodriguezii (Polianthes aarodriguezii)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Polianthes |
| Species | Polianthes aarodriguezii |
Similar in genus Polianthes
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