Curcuma Alismatifolia Siam Tulips

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Curcumas: Curcumas Are Herbaceous Perennials From Indochina, South East Asia, The Pacific Islands And Northern Australia. They Have Broad, Veined Leaves, and Small, Brightly Coloured Flowers Which Emerge From Large Bracts. The Flowers Range in Colour from White to Pink, Orange and Shades of Violet. The Flower Spikes Last For Several Weeks. The Best Known Member Of The Genus Is Curcuma Longa (Also Known As C. Domestica). Its Bright Orange Rhizomes Are Used To Make The Spice Turmeric, And For Dyeing Cloth. Curcumas Die Down In Winter And Re-Emerge In Spring, Much Bulbs Do. Varieties Featured In Our Segment: Curcuma 'Tropical Snow' - White Flower, *0cm (*0") Tall Curcuma 'Thai Magic' - Pink Flower, *0cm (*0") Tall Curcuma 'Thai Beauty' - Dark Pink Flower, *0cm (*2") Tall Curcuma Gracillimum 'Candy Stripe' - Pink Flower with Dark Striped Edges, *0cm (*2") Tall Curcuma Alismatifolia 'Siam Tulip' - Pink/Mauve Flower, *0cm (*6") Tall Curcuma Cordata 'Jewel of Thailand' - Pink Flower, *0cm (*0") Tall Growing Curcumas: Many Curcumas Are Only *0cm (*2") To 1m (3') Tall, So They Are Suitable For Growing In Containers. They Can Be Grown In Pots Outdoors, Or As A Temporary Indoor Plant In A Well-Lit Position. When The Foliage Starts To Die Back At The Beginning Of Winter, Remove The Dead Leaves And Move The Pot To A Warm, Dry Place. When New Leaves Appear In Spring, Repot Into A Bigger Container And Feed With An Organic Or Slow Release Fertilizer.