{"product_id":"curcuma-hidden-ginger-siam-tulip","title":"Curcuma – Hidden Ginger \/ Siam Tulip","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith tall, elegant flower spikes and lush, tropical foliage, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurcuma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings a bold, exotic presence to your home or summer patio. Also known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSiam Tulip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHidden Ginger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this striking plant produces upright bracts in shades of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoft pink, bright pink, or pure white\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with the true flowers tucked subtly between the colourful bracts. Blooming from midsummer into early autumn, Curcuma makes a spectacular seasonal houseplant that thrives with warmth and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurcuma alismatifolia\u003c\/i\u003e (Curcuma = the turmeric genus; alismatifolia = “Alisma-leaved,” referring to the shape of the foliage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSiam Tulip, Hidden Ginger, Summer Tulip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCurcuma, Siam Tulip, Hidden Ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, where it grows in warm, humid conditions during the monsoon season and dies back during dry winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Some gentle morning or late afternoon sun is ideal. Avoid strong midday sun, especially through glass, as it can scorch the leaves and bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during the growing and flowering season (spring to early autumn). Water when the top 2–3 cm feels dry. Do not let the soil dry out completely. In winter, if the plant goes dormant, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ereduce watering significantly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLoves moderate to high humidity. Mist occasionally or use a pebble tray indoors, especially in dry environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a rich, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-draining compost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – a mix of peat-free houseplant compost with added perlite or grit for aeration works well. Repot in spring if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during active growth with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser to support flowering. Stop feeding once blooming ends and foliage begins to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers warmth – keep between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–28°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Avoid temperatures below 15°C. Curcuma does not tolerate frost, so if kept outside in summer, bring indoors before autumn chills set in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes – Curcuma is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-toxic to pets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter flowering, the foliage may begin to yellow – this is natural. Allow the plant to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ego dormant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in autumn by reducing watering and letting the leaves die back. Store the dormant rhizome in its pot in a cool, dry place (around 13–15°C), then resume watering in spring when new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"18cm \/ Soft Pink","offer_id":55655262650749,"sku":"3626906053471","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"18cm \/ Bright Pink","offer_id":55655276020093,"sku":"1626906053471","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"18cm \/ Pure White","offer_id":55655276052861,"sku":"8526906053471","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/curcuma-hidden-ginger-siam-tulip-165644.jpg?v=1743536760","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/curcuma-hidden-ginger-siam-tulip","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}