Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Minas Gerais
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
Open grasslands, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist but well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA bicolor
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
In Hindi
Corsage Orchid
Siam Tulip
In German
Corsage Orchid
Siam Tulip
In French
Corsage Orchid
Siam Tulip
In Spanish
Corsage Orchid
Tulipán de Tailandia
In Greek
ὄρχις (órkhis)
Siam Tulip
In Portuguese
Corsage Orchid
Siam Tulip
In Polish
Katleja
Siam Tulip
In Latin
Corsage orchid
Tulip Siam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip
Season and care of Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corsage Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Siam Tulip is Loam while the PH of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Siam Tulip is Neutral.
Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip Physical Information
Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip are as follows:
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip
Care of Corsage Orchid and Siam Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corsage Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.