Curcuma Species, Hidden Lily, Siam Tulip, Jewel of Thailand, Queen Lily, Hidden Ginger (Curcuma petiolata)

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Nov 30, 2003

Curcuma Species, Hidden Lily, Siam Tulip, Jewel of Thailand, Queen Lily, Hidden Ginger
Curcuma petiolata

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farmerpickle Alpharetta, GA(Zone 7b) Dec 01, 2003

Wow this is rare I don't see flowers like it often. Is it really a tulip?

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Dec 01, 2003

No, it is a curcuma. I think it is one of many up and coming plants from the orient. Very tropical looking, isnt it. I love it.

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Dec 01, 2003

What an interesting plant. Is it on the market as a Siam Tulip? Very delicate and pretty. Is it very hardy?

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Shelly221 Denver, CO(Zone 5b) Dec 01, 2003

Wow! Thats absolutely beautiful rylaff!

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Dec 01, 2003

Actually, the common name for this one is Jewel of Thailand. The Siam Tulip is curcuma alismatifolia. I have asked Dave to correct this. I must have been half asleep when I did this one. This is what the Siam Tulip looks like. Sorry.

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Monocromatico Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(Zone 11) Dec 01, 2003

Curcumas are being introduced in the market over here just now. I will look for some if I have the chance. Very interesting plant.

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Roda Malabon, Philippines Dec 28, 2004

Hi! Could I ask you these? 1-Could its bulbs be dugged up & replanted again after it flowered? Should it be stored first or replant immediately? Our temp. here is 20-31C.
2-Should I remove some scales before replanting it?

thanks.
Roda

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salvia_lover Modi'in, Israel Dec 28, 2004

OOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAAHHHHH that is so pretty!!!!!!

-Julie

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Dec 29, 2004

I have stored the tubers over time without any problems.

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Roda Malabon, Philippines Dec 29, 2004

I hope I can successfully plant my 5 Curcumas tubers that will give me good blooms by March- September.

Right timing is needed.

Thanks for the prompt kind response.

Regards.
Roda

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Dec 29, 2004

I planted some last year in April and had blooms by July/August on some. However, some did not bloom this year and I am hoping to get blooms this coming summer.

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BuriedTreasures Valrico, FL(Zone 9b) Dec 29, 2004

Roda,

Many Curcuma varieties will hold upwards of 6 months after being dug. We import them around January, and still have some viable ones in June. I did a trial with some in August, but they were down to about 50% response.

The biggest key is to not let them stay wet during their dormancy.

Nice pics Lisa.

Chris

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Sole Yerba Buena - Tucuma, Argentina Jul 21, 2006

Rylaff, you have an awesome flower!!!! this is really beautifull. I am from Argentina and I've never seen something like this. I wish I could have a plant like yours.

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