Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Siam Tulip
Amur Schilf
In French
Siam Tulip
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Siam Tulip
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cyperales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Siam Tulip and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.