Water
Water moderately when the soil is dry to the touch during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly after flowering as the foliage begins to die back.
Allow the soil to dry out completely during dormancy to prevent bulb rot.
Also known as لاله قرمز
Tulipa orphanidea, the Orange Wild Tulip, is a striking perennial bulb native to Greece and Turkey, featuring vibrant orange-red flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings during active growth, and keep dry during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during the growing season and requires a cold period for dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Enrich soil before planting; light feeding in early spring is usually sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the soil is dry to the touch during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly after flowering as the foliage begins to die back.
Allow the soil to dry out completely during dormancy to prevent bulb rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation, which can drain energy from the bulb. Allow foliage to die back naturally; do not cut it until it has turned yellow and withered.
This allows the plant to store energy for the next year's bloom.
Tulipa orphanidea can be propagated by offsets (bulblets) that form around the parent bulb. Carefully divide these in late summer or early autumn when the bulbs are dormant. Replant them at the appropriate depth.
Repotting is generally not necessary annually unless bulbs have become overcrowded or the potting medium has degraded. If repotting, do so in late summer or early autumn when bulbs are dormant, using fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Orange Wild Tulip (Tulipa orphanidea)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | Tulipa orphanidea |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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