Curcuma alismatifolia grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Curcuma also known as Siam tulip or Summer tulip, Curcuma alismatifolia perennial evergreen semi-deciduous plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, temperate, subtropical, mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 9b+
Flower color white, pink or purple, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence the bottom part (bracts) look like beehive with green color
Frost free, humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Bores
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant:
0.5-1.5 m, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
White, pink or purple, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence bracts are green, look like beehive
Pollination is done by:
Bees, birds
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