Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
9-9-6
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
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Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TULIPA
ZEA mays
In Greek
τουλίπα
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Milho
In Polish
Tulipan
Kukurydza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Corn
Season and care of Tulip and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Corn season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Corn is Neutral.
Tulip and Corn Physical Information
Tulip and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Corn are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Corn flower color:
- Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tulip and Corn
Care of Tulip and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.