My newest Flowers

[Maleficent2]

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Curcuma alismatifolia -Siam Tulip


Origin: Thailand
Flowering: Pink to Mauve coloured flowers are produced from Summer into Autumn

Height: Up to 50-80cm

Width: Unlimited
Culture Information: Indoors or outdoors Hardiness Range: 8A - 11

Temperature: Tolerates temperatures down to 7°C

Light: Indirect to full sunlight

Watering: Water often and lightly so the plant remains moist, but does not drown.

Humidity: Medium to High

Pests: Mealy bug are the prime pests of these plants. Palm stem borers.

Diseases: None Known

Propagation: Divisions are easiest means of propagation.


Care &Tips: This plant produces an excellent cut flower last up to about 14 days. If placed in a slightly shaded position, flower on the plant can remain for up to 3 months. Note this species is deciduous in winter.

I am going to leave a few bulbs in the ground and see how the winter over here in Chatt town.


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[Snowwark]

Oh Mal, it's beautiful!! :) Very exotic, I've never seen one before. The flower can last for 3 months, wow!!

Thank you! :)

[Maleficent2]

Common names:
Grecian Pattern Plant
Bears Breeches(although I think the leaves are different and more prickly on this one)


Description
Dark green, very ornamental large leaves on an herbaceous, semi-hardy plant that grows about 3' tall and upright, with slightly less spread than height. Leaves can be quite large, with deep cuts, although there's quite a bit of difference among individual leaves. In summer, makes creamy white to slightly pink or purplish flowers on dramatically tall, erect stalks above foliage, although the plant's main drama is its foliage.

Location
Native to Mediterranean region.

Culture
Likes loose, average to rich soil. Tolerates moderately dry conditions once established.
Light: Partial shade.
Moisture: Average. Hates wet conditions.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-10.
Propagation: By division in spring or fall, or from seed.

Usage
An acanthus would stand out in a bed of ferns or hostas, providing contrast with its darker color, greater size, and complex texture. It would be a stately specimen in a courtyard garden. Some of the dignity that seems inherent in this plant might stem from its use in the ornamentation of classical Greek artwork and Corinthian columns! Probably because of its classical background, or perhaps because of the sculptural nature of the plant, it imposes an air of formality. Certainly it deserves a place of honor on the grounds of your palace!

Features
Bold, textured, large leaves; tall, imposing flower spike


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[Mamu]

Maleficent that magnificent! Couldn't resist the word play. Honestly thats a beautiful flower.

Is it some kind of succulent? You said it a bulb though.

[Snowwark]

LOL Mamu....:)

It's very striking, Mal! :)

[olena]

VERY lovely....:D

[Maleficent2]

no I beleive it is a type of lily but one source I found listed it as a ginger.

Which I could beleive because I thought it was a ginger the first time I saw it.


I purchased mine at home depot but here is a source with lots of varities.

http://www.gingerwoodnursery.com/cat2001.html#curcuma

http://www.oldcity.com/gingers/


Mal