Indoor, bright, indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors
Siam Tulip
A tropical flowering plant, 60 to 80 cm, with tall stems of pink or white tulip-like bracts. Bright, indirect light indoors, or part shade on a patio.
AED 71each, 60-80 CM / PINK
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Height:
Quantity
- Siam Tulip, 60-80 CM / PINK × 1
- AED 71
- Total
- AED 71
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors
- Water
- Every 3–4 days while flowering to keep soil evenly moist; almost dry when dormant
- Size
- 60–80 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Pink bracts rise above broad green leaves in summer.
- It has a tropical look that suits shaded balconies.
- Warm weather suits it better than AC-cooled rooms.
- It brings seasonal color without much work.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- It goes dormant and loses leaves in cooler months.
- Bright indoor light is needed for flowers.
- Wet soil during dormancy rots the rhizomes.
About this plant
The Siam tulip, Curcuma alismatifolia, is a tropical flowering plant from Thailand and Cambodia, related to ginger and turmeric. Despite the name, it is not a tulip. Tall stems rise from clumps of long, narrow leaves, each topped with a cone of colorful, petal-like bracts with small purple flowers tucked inside.
In Dubai, it is best grown as a seasonal flowering plant. Indoors it needs bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil, and blooms last several weeks. Outdoors it can flower in partial shade on a balcony or patio, but harsh summer sun and dry inland heat shorten its display. After flowering, the leaves die back and the rhizome goes dormant, usually over the cooler months. Keep the soil almost dry during dormancy.
It works well on dining tables, entrance areas, shaded patios and as a flowering gift. We offer it in a 60–80 cm size in pink or white.
- Sizes
- 60, 60 and 60 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors
- Water
- Every 3–4 days while flowering to keep soil evenly moist; almost dry when dormant
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Siam Tulip and Curcuma alismatifolia).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Siam Tulip? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Siam Tulip healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 3–4 days while flowering to keep soil evenly moist; almost dry when dormant. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Rich, well-draining potting mix. Feeding: Bloom fertilizer at half strength every 2–3 weeks while growing and flowering. Common mistake: watering heavily while it is dormant, which rots the rhizome. Where it works: dining tables, entrance areas, shaded patios and flowering gifts.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Siam Tulip and Curcuma alismatifolia). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Siam Tulip FAQs
Is the Siam tulip a real tulip?
No. It is a Curcuma, related to ginger and turmeric.
How long do the flowers last?
Usually several weeks with bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil.
What happens after flowering?
The leaves die back and the rhizome rests. Keep it almost dry until new shoots appear.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database, so check with your vet if you have pets.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.