Tulip Plant
Tulip (Tulipa) is a perennial that grows 6-24 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Upright
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Central Asia, Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Botrytis Blight, Fusarium Wilt, Tulip Fire, Basal Rot, Viral Diseases.
Gray mold on flowers and leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, stunted growth, Leaf spots, flower distortion, gray mold, Rotting at the base of the bulb, wilting Mottled leaves, stunted growth.
Improve air circulation, remove affected parts, Crop rotation, avoid planting in infected soil, avoid overhead watering, plant in well-drained soil.
Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Mancozeb or chlorothalonil, Fungicides with iprodione or carbendazim, No effective chemical treatment.