Variety traits

Plant height — Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep.

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep.

Plant height is a key morphological indicator for Curcuma alismatifolia, determining market quality for cut flowers and pot plant production. This parameter varies from 30 to 80 cm and depends on cultivar characteristics, root system volume, and light conditions.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Siam tulip, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Curcuma alismatifolia, height is measured in centimeters as the distance from the soil surface to the highest point of the plant. In agronomic practice, the total height of the vegetative mass and the length of the flower stalk are evaluated separately, as the latter is critical for the cut flower industry. Typical values for the species range from 40–80 cm, while pot varieties are selectively adapted to more compact values in the 30–60 cm range.

This trait is closely linked to root system development and growing conditions. Insufficient light triggers stem etiolation, while limiting container volume allows for the regulation of plant habit. In breeding research, changes in height are used as a primary criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of mutagenesis aimed at developing compact forms resistant to flower stalk lodging.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Siam tulip mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.