mardi 26 juin 2018

Tips For The Proper Cultivation Of Siam Tulips

By Carol Wilson


One of the most challenging things about decorating a home is choosing a good flower to go with your theme. With many flowers to choose from, and bearing in mind not all of them live long, this just does not get easier. For ages, Siam tulips have been the standout species owing to their numerous impressive qualities.

Even then, cultivating them requires a great deal of effort. You have to know what to do to achieve full blossom during the appropriate months. In the same breath, you should know how to prevent them from completely fizzling out during the cold winter months.

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.

The plant is in actual sense, not a tulip. Scientifically, it is classified as a ginger plant. Plants under this classification are mostly brightly colored flowers and spices like turmeric. With good indoor conditions, one can grow it in a pot.

Its leaves have a thick structure and have an olive green color. Several of its stems are closely clustered and give the plant a general height of between 300mm and 400mm. It is commonly referred to as a tulip due to the pop out of flower clusters at its top. The bottom segment of its inflorescence is small with flowers popping out of its bracts. The top flowers are uniquely colorful.

The success in fully cultivating the flowering plant primarily depends on climate. It does exceptionally well in tropical conditions, preferably in coastal areas. If you do not live in a coastal area, you can replicate the same conditions indoors.

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.

Fluorescent lights are recommended for rooms that are blocked from sunlight. Cool and warm white light tubes placed beneath reflectors are the most effective for this purpose. Ensure you only limit exposure to the artificial light to between fourteen and sixteen hours daily.

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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