Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, 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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
जायफल
In German
Siam Tulip
Muskatnuss
In French
Siam Tulip
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
nuez moscada
In Greek
Siam Tulip
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
noz-moscada
In Polish
Siam Tulip
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Tulip Siam
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Magnoliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Nutmeg
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Nutmeg Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Nutmeg are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Siam Tulip and Nutmeg
Care of Siam Tulip and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.