Species queen lily
purple-white flowers with green leaves and green stems

queen lily

Curcuma petiolata

The Queen Lily is a stunning plant with an impressive display of beauty. Its long oblong leaves range from a vivid green to a deep purple-black and they contrast spectacularly against its petite white flowers. The Queen Lily is also distinctively fragrant, making it a great addition to your indoor or outdoor garden. It also has a multitude of uses throughout Asia, where it can be used for medicinal, culinary, and decorative purposes. With its eye-catching colours and unique scent, it's no surprise the Queen Lily is an amazing addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Stem Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

Yellow with violet/green bracts Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Queen Lily plant needs to be watered once a week during its growing season, which is usually during the summertime. When watering the plants, make sure that the soil is moist, but not waterlogged. The best way to check is to stick your finger into the soil up to your second knuckle and if there is moisture, the plant does not need to be watered. If the soil feels dry, then it is time for a watering. Water the plants thoroughly until the water runs from the bottom of the pot. After this, let the top 3-4 inches of soil dry before watering again. During the dormant stage of the winter, you can reduce watering to once every 2 weeks.

sunlight

Queen Lily plants need bright, indirect sunlight for optimal growth. Aim to provide 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. When opting for sunlight, it’s best to provide this in the morning or late afternoon hours. Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day, as too much sunlight during these times can lead to scorching of the plants. During winter months, less sunlight is typically needed, from about 4-6 hours a day.

pruning

Queen lilies should be pruned annually to maintain a neat, attractive form. Pruning should be done in late winter, before new growth begins. The goal should be to open the center of the plant to allow better air circulation and light penetration. Branches that are dead, diseased, or otherwise damaged should be removed. Any branches that cross should be removed as well. Finally, you can trim back some of the longer branches to promote a more rounded shape.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Queen lily typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Queen lily typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map