Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
बर्फ बुश
In German
Siam Tulip
Schnee Bush
In French
Siam Tulip
neige Bush
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
nieve Bush
In Greek
Siam Tulip
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
neve de Bush
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Euphorbiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Snow Bush
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siam Tulip and Snow Bush Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Snow Bush are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Siam Tulip and Snow Bush
Care of Siam Tulip and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.