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Pot culture — Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep.

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep.

A method of cultivating Curcuma alismatifolia as a geophyte, requiring alternating periods of active growth and winter dormancy in container conditions.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Siam tulip, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Curcuma alismatifolia, pot culture is the primary cultivation method, requiring consideration of the plant's life cycle. During the winter period, at temperatures below 15°C, the aerial part dies back completely, and the rhizome requires storage in a cool, dry place until spring germination.

The plant requires deep containers with a diameter of at least 30 cm, filled with a loose, slightly acidic substrate, and must have mandatory drainage to prevent rot. Indoors, it is important to provide bright, diffused light with 50–70% shading, as a lack thereof leads to a shortened flowering period and basal stem collapse.

With proper care, the crop reaches a height of 60–80 cm and is capable of producing several flowering flushes from July to October. For pot culture, more compact forms with a height of about 25 cm have been specifically bred, and root system development is effectively stimulated by the application of phosphorus fertilizers.

General information about the subject — on the page Pot culture.

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Varieties of Siam tulip mentioned in the description

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