Friday, 22 June 2018

Secrets To Effectively Cultivating Siam Tulips

By Carol Wilson


Finding an appropriate flower plant to go with your interior home decor can undoubtedly be a challenging thing to do. There are a plethora of options that may confuse you, this coupled by the fact that most of them do not live long. For long, Siam tulips have been a favorite among home owners thanks to their many admirable 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.

Contrary to what many people think, the flowering plant is in no way a real tulip. It falls under the ginger classification of plants. This classification consists of a plethora of brightly colored plants and spice plants such as turmeric. It grows pretty well in pots, albeit under appropriate conditions.

Structurally, the leaves of the tulip are thick and olive green in color. Its shaft consists of several clustered stems that add to its 300mm to 400mm height. The flowers pop out from the top of the leaves, which explains where it gets its famous name from. The lower section of the inflorescence is pretty tiny and has flowers in between its bracts. The top flowers are incredibly colorful and have a general resemblance to tulips.

Successful cultivation primarily depends on climate. Most coastal areas are suitable for its growth as they have the appropriate tropical conditions. If you reside far from the mid tropics, you best bet is to grow it in a regulated indoor setting.

Thais and Cambodians usually cultivate it under the full sun out in the grasslands. The two countries have a favorable dry season that lasts six months. Upon achieving full blossom, the plants are marketed to buyers who may want to use them for their home decor. The following tips are essential for those who want to plant it indoors.

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.

Another crucial factor to always remember is humidity. As you will be cultivating it indoors, you must ensure you have the capability to replicate the appropriate humidity level. Luckily, all you need for this is a tray of pebbles or a simple room humidifier. With the correct conditions, there is no doubt you will achieve the right blossom for your plants.




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