Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
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Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Bromeliad
Turmeric, Curcuma
In German
Bromeliad
Kurkuma
In French
Bromeliad
curcuma
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Bromeliad
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
curcuma
In Polish
Bromeliad
kurkuma
In Latin
Bromeliad
turmeric
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Turmeric
Season and care of Bromeliad and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Bromeliad and Turmeric Physical Information
Bromeliad and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Turmeric are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Turmeric
Care of Bromeliad and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.