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Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form]

Also Known As

  • Agave coetocapnia [Colima Form]
  • Polianthes gemniflora [Colima Form]
  • Twin-flower Mexican Tuberose

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 7b-11

Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form] plant details

Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer coral and orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form]

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, amaryllidaceae, Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, mass-planting, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form]

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form] plant

How to Grow Polianthes geminiflora [Colima Form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • coral
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

See other plant types of Polianthes for your garden

aka Polianthes tuberosa 'Double', Polianthes tuberosa 'Pearl Double', Double Polianthes Tuberosa, Pearl Double Tuberose

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl' flower by Leafari
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More Options

aka Polianthes tuberosa 'Mexican Single', Polianthes tuberosa 'Single', Mexican Single tuberose, Rajanigandha, Sedap Malam, Single Polianthes Tuberosa

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-48"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Polianthes tuberosa flower by Old House Gardens
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More Options

aka Single Flower Form Tuberose

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

9a-10a

Size

Height: 20"-28"

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Polianthes tuberosa [Single White Trio] flower by Leafari
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More Options

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