vendredi 22 juin 2018

Tips For The Proper Cultivation Of Siam Tulips

By Carol Wilson


Finding a good flower plant for your home is certain to be a daunting task. There are many species to choose from, and many of them die out quickly. Siam tulips have been long known to be some of the best indoor plants.

Even with all their accolades, they are not easy to cultivate. To make them blossom fully, you ought to know the right conditions under which to cultivate them. It is also important to know which steps to take to keep them protected in winter.

The species is native to Thailand and primarily grows in summer. Its flowers grow in an upwardly direction while its foliage is green in color, creating an eye catching mix of colors. Its growth conditions primarily make it a tropical species. Most people who live away from the tropics grow them indoors as tropical conditions can be easily replicated with the right equipment.

Contrary to common belief, the plant is not an actual tulip. It is a member of the ginger family of plants. This family has a wide range of attractive flowering plants and spices such as turmeric. It is a perfect plant to grow in a pot, provided you place it in a shade house.

The leaves are thick and feature a shade of olive green. Its stems grow in clusters and rise to between 300mm and 400mm in height. It is largely thought of as a tulip thanks to the many flowers that pop out of its top in tulip like fashion. It also has an inflorescence that is tiny at the bottom and has additional flowers stemming from its bracts. The flowers emanating from the top are brightly colored.

Climate is the main factor that determines the success of cultivation. As mentioned earlier, it is well suited for tropical climate, preferably at the coast. If you are not a resident in a coastal location, you can still cultivate in an indoor environment.

Cambodians and Thais usually leave them to grow outdoors under the full heat of the sun. The dry weather in Thailand and Cambodia, which often lasts six months, is favorable for its cultivation. Those who grow them in these countries eventually sell their plants to homeowners for decor upon harvesting. The tips below are important for indoor cultivation.

For starters, you want to give it sufficient light. Place your pot at a spot near a window. As you may not have the right tropical conditions for full exposure to sunlight, you want to ensure the window is closed to control the sunlight exposure.

If the section is blocked from sunlight, a fluorescent light would be appropriate. Use a warm white and cool light tube under a reflector for this purpose. The recommended exposure duration for artificial light is anywhere from 14 to 16 hours each day.

One more vital factor to consider is humidity. There should be sufficient humidity to go with the indoor environment as well. Experienced indoor growers like to use room humidifiers and pebble trays for this. With appropriate climatic conditions, the plant is certain to attain full blossom.




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