Water
Water Tulipa orithyioides thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Reduce watering significantly after flowering as the foliage begins to yellow, allowing the bulbs to go dormant.
Tulipa orithyioides is a small, wild tulip species native to Central Asia, known for its delicate, star-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and bulb health.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Requires a cool period for vernalization (winter chill) to promote flowering. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring and after flowering with a bulb-specific or balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Tulipa orithyioides thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Reduce watering significantly after flowering as the foliage begins to yellow, allowing the bulbs to go dormant.
Remove spent flowers (deadheading) promptly after blooming to prevent seed formation and conserve the plant's energy for bulb development. Allow the foliage to die back naturally; do not cut it until it has completely yellowed and dried.
Tulipa orithyioides primarily propagates through offsets (bulblets) that form around the mother bulb. Carefully separate these bulblets during the dormant season (late summer) and replant them.
They may take a year or two to reach flowering size.
Repotting is not typically required annually for established bulbs in the ground. If grown in containers, bulbs can be repotted every 2-3 years after the foliage has died back, usually in late summer, to refresh the soil and divide any overcrowded bulbs.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tulipa Orithyioides (Tulipa orithyioides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | Tulipa orithyioides |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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