Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
TULIPA
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
Tulip
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
ट्यूलिप
In German
Italienisch Arum
Tulpe
In French
Arum italienne
Tulipe
In Spanish
Arum italiana
tulipán
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
Tulipa
In Polish
włoski Arum
Tulipan
In Latin
Italian Arum
Tulip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Tulip
Season and care of Italian Arum and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tulip season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip is Neutral.
Italian Arum and Tulip Physical Information
Italian Arum and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Tulip are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Arum and Tulip
Care of Italian Arum and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.