Curcuma

Elegant long bloomer

Thailand

Did you know that if you stop watering in winter and start there again in spring, the Curcuma just comes right back to life?

Bring the tropics into your home with Curcuma, also known as the Siamese or Thai tulip! Originally from Thailand, called Siam until 1929, Curcuma grows there just like the tulip fields in the Netherlands.
With its large, exotic flowers in deep purple, pink or white and long, graceful leaves, the Curcuma gives your interior an exotic flair. It steals the show in any room, especially during the sunny months.

Note: Curcuma is an ornamental plant and not suitable for consumption. Specially grown varieties are used for cooking with Turmeric. But for a unique, tropical appearance in your home, Curcuma is the perfect choice!

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Care tips

A light, sunny location

The Curcuma is a real sunbather and therefore prefers a place with lots of sunlight. A window frame, for example, is a great place for the Curcuma. If the temperature is above 15 °C, the Curcuma will also do fine outside.

Keep moist, the potting soil must not dry out

The Curcuma comes from the rainforest and is therefore used to a lot of water. In fact, it prefers moist potting soil. In general, watering twice a week is sufficient. Just make sure that no water remains at the bottom of the pot, as the roots of the Curcuma will rot if left in water for a long time.

The flowers

With sufficient light, water and nutrition, a flower will bloom for about 3 weeks. When the flower has finished flowering, cut it as low above the ground as possible so that the plant can put all its energy into a new flower. A Curcuma can produce 2 to 5 new flowers so that you can enjoy it for a very long time. Your ornamental plant Curcuma is not suitable for consumption. Specially grown varieties are used for cooking with Turmeric.