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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 27, 2013
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    In your area, it would likely be better to grow this plant in a container and treated as a houseplant, allowing it to spend spring/summer outdoors and bringing it back inside prior to cooler weather. Here is more information on growing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/siam-tulip/growing-siam-tulips.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 16, 2014
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    I would give them a little bit longer. You should see growth by mid April.

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    shelley on
    April 7, 2015
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    According to my research, the curcuma ginger lily comes back to life in late spring.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 3, 2015
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    This really depends on the type you have as there are a number of curcuma varieties, which can include Siam tulips (Curcuma alismatifolia), hidden ginger (Curcuma petiolata), turmeric (Curcuma longa),etc. For generalized care, this article should help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/ginger-plant-division.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/siam-tulip/growing-siam-tulips.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 28, 2016
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  • Answered by
    blend on
    October 4, 2019
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    I just started growing curcurma longa (for the turmeric root), and have heard that its leaves will turn brown in die back in the fall. It's part of the natural growth cycle. Maybe that's what is happening to yours. It can overwinter in a warm place and should come back in the Spring.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    March 30, 2020
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