Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Open grasslands, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Bulb fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
In Hindi
Leucojum
Siam Tulip
In German
Leucojum
Siam Tulip
In French
Leucojum
Siam Tulip
In Spanish
Leucojum
Tulipán de Tailandia
In Greek
Leucojum
Siam Tulip
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Siam Tulip
In Polish
Leucojum
Siam Tulip
In Latin
Leucojum
Tulip Siam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Siam Tulip
Season and care of Leucojum and Siam Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Siam Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siam Tulip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Siam Tulip is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siam Tulip is Neutral.
Leucojum and Siam Tulip Physical Information
Leucojum and Siam Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Siam Tulip are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum 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 Leucojum and Siam Tulip
Care of Leucojum and Siam Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.
