Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Curcuma alismatifolia
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
Red Buckeye
In German
Siam Tulip
Red Buckeye
In French
Siam Tulip
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Siam Tulip
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye
Care of Siam Tulip and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.