Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, 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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid
In German
Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid
In French
Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
Ground Orchid
In Greek
Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Ground Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid
Care of Siam Tulip and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.