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How to Care for a Curcuma Alismatifolia Plant
How to Care for a Curcuma Alismatifolia Plant. Curcuma alismatifolia, also called the Siam tulip, is a deciduous shrub that grows quickly, reaching about 18 to 32 inches in height. The foliage shoots out a tubular stem that produces one flower in the shape of a tulip in either pink, red or white. The shrub originated in Thailand and is cold hardy...
Curcuma alismatifolia, also called the Siam tulip, is a deciduous shrub that grows quickly, reaching about 18 to 32 inches in height. The foliage shoots out a tubular stem that produces one flower in the shape of a tulip in either pink, red or white. The shrub originated in Thailand and is cold hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, the places in the United States where the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees F. Caring for the Circuma alismatifolia is not difficult as long as you know how to create the correct environment for this tropical plant.
Things You'll Need
Water
Fertilizer
Straw or mulch
Plant the Curcuma alismatifolia in sandy, well-drained soil and full or partial sun. Full sun will cause a more spectacular blooming period than partial sun, but the plant will survive in partial sun.
Water the Siam tulip, keeping it moist at least until it takes root if you are planting it outside. The shrub is only mildly drought tolerant so it especially needs to be watered during dry periods. Stop watering during the dormant period starting in October or November. Over-watering at this point may cause rotting.
Fertilize the shrub monthly with a water-soluble fertilizer while the plant is growing vigorously. Stop fertilizing in the winter, allowing the plant to go dormant, and start in the spring again.
Lay straw or mulch down around the plant in the winter to protect it from cold and possible frosts. The Siam tulip is a tender perennial and needs protection for colder winters.
