Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Snails
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Siam Tulip
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Siam Tulip
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
Siam Tulip
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Curcuma
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available.
Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Siam Tulip and Hybrid Cryptanthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.