Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Siam Tulip
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Siam Tulip
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
Siam Tulip
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Haloragales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Gunneraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Giant Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Siam Tulip and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.