Tulip (Tulipa undulatifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Tulip on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Liliaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Tulip
Tulipa undulatifolia, also known as the wavy-leaf tulip, is a wild tulip species native to Central Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive and heavily undulated leaf margins, which give it a unique appearance, and its flowers are typically red or orange. It is ideal for rock gardens, naturalistic garden styles, or as an accent plant in pots.
Native range
Turkey and Greece
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and very well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly, as it is sensitive to waterlogging. Water moderately during its active growth period and keep the substrate dry during summer dormancy. Avoid overwatering, especially in heavy soils, to prevent bulb rot.
How to save a dying Tulip
- Warning signs
- Yellow or soft leaves, limp stem, buds not opening or falling off. Soft, dark roots.
- First aid
- Remove bulb from soil, gently clean, remove soft/rotten parts. Dip in mild fungicide.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially after flowering, which rots the bulb. Also low light or excessive heat.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot is not too advanced and the bulb remains firm. Replant in fresh, dry soil.