Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia
Types
Curcuma alismatifolia
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Malus domestica
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Siam Tulip
Apfelbaum
In French
Siam Tulip
Pommier
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
Manzano
In Greek
Siam Tulip
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Macieira
In Polish
Siam Tulip
jabłoń
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Apple Tree
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Apple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Apple Tree Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Apple Tree are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Apple Tree
Care of Siam Tulip and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.