Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Beans
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TULIPA
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Tulip
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Tulpe
Cotyledon
In French
Tulipe
Cotyledon
In Spanish
tulipán
Cotyledon
In Greek
τουλίπα
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Cotyledon
In Polish
Tulipan
Liścień
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Season and Care of Tulip and Cotyledon
Season and care of Tulip and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Cotyledon season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Tulip and Cotyledon Physical Information
Tulip and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Cotyledon are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tulip and Cotyledon
Care of Tulip and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.