Tulipa gesneriana
TAXONOMY
FamilyLiliaceae
GenusTulipa
Zone3
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Tulipa gesneriana, commonly known as the garden tulip, is a bulbous geophyte in the family Liliaceae. Native to Central Asia, it is widely cultivated in temperate climates for its vibrant and diverse flowers. Tulips have a dormancy period during which the bulbs need to be kept cool and dry.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Didier's Tulip
Garden Tulip
Tulip
Tulipa acutiflora
Tulipa baldaccii
Tulipa bicolor
Tulipa billietiana
Tulipa bonarotiana
Tulipa campsopetala
Tulipa connivens
Tulipa connivens subsp. luteoguttata
Tulipa connivens subsp. obtusata
Tulipa connivens var. luteoguttata
Tulipa connivens var. obtusata
Tulipa cornuta
Tulipa coronaria
Tulipa didieri
Tulipa didieri subsp. billietiana
Tulipa didieri subsp. flavicans
Tulipa didieri subsp. platystigma
Tulipa didieri var. billietiana
Tulipa didieri var. flavicans
Tulipa didieri var. mauriana
Tulipa didieri var. planifolia
Tulipa elegans
Tulipa etrusca
Tulipa fransoniana
Tulipa fransoniana subsp. mauriana
Tulipa fulgens
Tulipa gesneriana var. spathulata
Tulipa grengiolensis
Tulipa hortensis
Tulipa laciniata
Tulipa lurida
Tulipa marjoletti
Tulipa marjolletii
Tulipa mauriana
Tulipa mauriannensis
Tulipa mauritiana
Tulipa media
Tulipa montana
Tulipa montisandrei
Tulipa neglecta
Tulipa neglecta subsp. atroguttata
Tulipa neglecta var. atroguttata
Tulipa passeriniana
Tulipa perrieri
Tulipa planifolia
Tulipa platystigma
Tulipa pubescens
Tulipa repens
Tulipa retroflexa
Tulipa rubidusa
Tulipa saracenica
Tulipa scabriscapa
Tulipa scabriscapa var. bonarotiana
Tulipa scabriscapa var. hawardeniana
Tulipa scabriscapa var. mixta
Tulipa scabriscapa var. neglecta
Tulipa scabriscapa var. primulina
Tulipa scabriscapa var. rebouliana
Tulipa scabriscapa var. sommieri
Tulipa scabriscapa var. strangulata
Tulipa sedunii
Tulipa segusiana
Tulipa serotina
Tulipa serotina var. etrusca
Tulipa sommieri
Tulipa spathulata
Tulipa stenopetala
Tulipa strangulata
Tulipa strangulata subsp. bonarotiana
Tulipa strangulata subsp. obtusa
Tulipa strangulata subsp. variopicta
Tulipa strangulata var. bonarotiana
Tulipa strangulata var. obtusata
Tulipa strangulata var. variopicta
Tulipa stricta
Tulipa suaveolens var. passeriniana
Tulipa turcica var. media
Tulipa unguiculata
Tulipa variopicta
OVERVIEW
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WaterDry
SoilLoamy
LightDirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature15° C
Humidity50%
Dormancy3 Months
pH6.5
Pressure1,013 mbar
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Care Instructions
Tulips require bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth. They thrive in moderate temperatures and prefer environments with moderate humidity. Watering should be done sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out almost completely between waterings. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.Soil
Tulips prefer well-draining loamy soil. The soil should be rich in organic matter but not overly fertile. Good drainage is crucial to prevent bulb rot, so a sandy loam mix is ideal. Avoid waterlogged conditions.Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10. Fertilize once at the beginning of the growing season and again when the flower buds appear. Avoid over-fertilizing as it can lead to weak growth.Repotting
Repot tulip bulbs annually after the dormancy period. Remove the bulbs from the soil, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place. Replant them in fresh soil in the fall, ensuring they are placed at the correct depth.Propagation
Tulips are typically propagated by separating the offsets from the parent bulb. This is best done after the flowering season when the foliage has died back. Plant the offsets in well-draining soil and water sparingly.Pruning
Pruning is not required for tulips. However, you should remove spent flowers to prevent the plant from wasting energy on seed production. Allow the foliage to die back naturally to nourish the bulb for the next season.Toxicity
Tulips are toxic to pets and humans if ingested. The bulbs contain compounds that can cause gastrointestinal distress, drooling, and in severe cases, convulsions. Handle with care and keep out of reach of children and pets.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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