Curcuma (Pink) - Bulbs

Planting and care

Plant rhizomes in spring after last frost date in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plant rhizomes outdoors in spring. Plant them at a depth of 4 inches. Plants may also be grown in containers that should be overwintered indoors in the pots in a cool dry location with minimal moisture.

Caring for Curcuma

• Provide regular moisture throughout the growing season and do not allow soils to dry out.
• If your soil tends to dry out much, it's best to grow Curcuma in partial shade.
• Stop watering once the foliage starts to go yellow.
• Reduce watering in the winter.
• Provide the filtered light and high humidity for houseplants.

Harvesting

June to August (Flower & Bulb)

Typical uses of Curcuma

Special features: Foliage and flowers

Culinary use: NA

Ornamental use: The plant is used as an ornamental plant.

Medicinal use: NA

References

• http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-235187
• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=267342
• https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/siam-tulip/growing-siam-tulips.htm
• http://stokestropicals.plants.com/Curcuma-alismatifolia-Pink-Siam-Tulip-P78.aspx
• http://www.costafarms.com/plants/curcuma