Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter period, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Also known as Thai Tulip Ginger
Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) offers striking, colorful bracts resembling tulips, blooming vibrantly in tropical and subtropical gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, tolerates light shade.
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-draining, fertile soil
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures (20-30°C) during the growing season. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth, cease in autumn.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter period, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower stalks at their base to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. After flowering ceases and the foliage begins to yellow, cut back all foliage to the ground in late autumn or early winter to prepare for dormancy.
Siam Tulips are primarily propagated by division of rhizomes. In early spring, carefully dig up the rhizomes and separate them into pieces, ensuring each piece has at least one growth bud.
Replant immediately in well-draining soil.
Repot rhizomes every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth emerges, or when the container becomes overcrowded. Use a well-draining potting mix amended with organic matter.
Ensure the new pot provides adequate space for root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia)
Where Siam Tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Curcuma |
| Species | Curcuma alismatifolia |
Similar in genus Curcuma
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