Curcuma alismatifolia growing 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+
Curcuma alismatifolia flowers
Flower color white, pink or purple, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence the bottom part (bracts) look like beehive with green color
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Requirements for Curcuma alismatifolia growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
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
Scientific name:
Curcuma alismatifolia