Flowers growing in nature add colors and scents in it. Having them in the garden will please the eyes of people when it enhances the beauty of the property. They care and wait patiently for its blooming and watch petals unfold. One flower that people like is the curcuma flower.
Curcuma is part of the family of ginger. In its taxonomy, it has many species under its genus or scientific name. Although, all species under this is known to love summer and being an overall tropical plant. One specie is curcuma alismatifolia or as known to Thai people, Siam tulip. It is okay to grow it indoors making it popular among flower enthusiasts and horticulturists.
This is why many foreigners have bought seeds of it back home. They want to watch its elegant and stately structure in their own gardens. They want to see its purple pink buds grow and bloom. It does not hurt that this plant is very easy to care and handle.
Remember, this flower is used to the tropical climate. Thus, when caring for it, it needs to have much sunlight to grow. Direct sunlight exposure is not really needed. So, you can place its pot on the windowsills and on balconies. When the sun is blocked, you can make use of artificial lights as alternative source. Leave it directly under it for sixteen hours every day.
Sometimes it happens that the soil gets dried out due to too much heat. When this occurs, replace them under partial shades. That way, you keep its soil moist that helps it in its growth. One benefit of placing it under shades is it will hold its health pretty well to drying conditions.
Undoubtedly, these flowers thrive in environments with high humidity. So, check the humidity levels each day to ensure optimal temperature of more than fifty degrees. It happens that levels will drop below that so use a room humidifier or a pebble tray to raise the temperature. This way, moisture is maintained to ideal levels.
Soils like humus are rich in moisture and drain well which are ideal for planting the Siam tulips. This is composed of organic materials like composts that the plant needs. Soils with high content of sand and clay need to be mixed with these organic materials when you plant the flowers to the pot. When it comes to fertilizers, generic and commercial ones will do. Just make sure that you do regular fertilization, especially in spring and summer.
Pots have to have drainage holes to ensure excess water can flow freely under it. Otherwise, the flowers will swim in its pot and have the rhizomes rotting. Only pour moderate amount of water here. It will be enough to keep soil moisture and retain it at that level every week.
When winter comes, the Siam Tulips will turn dormant in order to rest. Before the winter months, do not fertilize the soil anymore and do not water the plants. Allow its leaves to turn yellow and die naturally. Once spring is in bloom, they will grow again and will resume its normal cycle. As this season beings, replace the rhizomes into fresh soil mix, as well as resuming your care for them.
Curcuma is part of the family of ginger. In its taxonomy, it has many species under its genus or scientific name. Although, all species under this is known to love summer and being an overall tropical plant. One specie is curcuma alismatifolia or as known to Thai people, Siam tulip. It is okay to grow it indoors making it popular among flower enthusiasts and horticulturists.
This is why many foreigners have bought seeds of it back home. They want to watch its elegant and stately structure in their own gardens. They want to see its purple pink buds grow and bloom. It does not hurt that this plant is very easy to care and handle.
Remember, this flower is used to the tropical climate. Thus, when caring for it, it needs to have much sunlight to grow. Direct sunlight exposure is not really needed. So, you can place its pot on the windowsills and on balconies. When the sun is blocked, you can make use of artificial lights as alternative source. Leave it directly under it for sixteen hours every day.
Sometimes it happens that the soil gets dried out due to too much heat. When this occurs, replace them under partial shades. That way, you keep its soil moist that helps it in its growth. One benefit of placing it under shades is it will hold its health pretty well to drying conditions.
Undoubtedly, these flowers thrive in environments with high humidity. So, check the humidity levels each day to ensure optimal temperature of more than fifty degrees. It happens that levels will drop below that so use a room humidifier or a pebble tray to raise the temperature. This way, moisture is maintained to ideal levels.
Soils like humus are rich in moisture and drain well which are ideal for planting the Siam tulips. This is composed of organic materials like composts that the plant needs. Soils with high content of sand and clay need to be mixed with these organic materials when you plant the flowers to the pot. When it comes to fertilizers, generic and commercial ones will do. Just make sure that you do regular fertilization, especially in spring and summer.
Pots have to have drainage holes to ensure excess water can flow freely under it. Otherwise, the flowers will swim in its pot and have the rhizomes rotting. Only pour moderate amount of water here. It will be enough to keep soil moisture and retain it at that level every week.
When winter comes, the Siam Tulips will turn dormant in order to rest. Before the winter months, do not fertilize the soil anymore and do not water the plants. Allow its leaves to turn yellow and die naturally. Once spring is in bloom, they will grow again and will resume its normal cycle. As this season beings, replace the rhizomes into fresh soil mix, as well as resuming your care for them.
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