Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
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
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Curcuma longa
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
Turmeric, Curcuma
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
Kurkuma
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
curcuma
In Spanish
snake gourd
Curcuma longa
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
snake gourd
curcuma
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
kurkuma
In Latin
snake gourd
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Zingiberales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Turmeric
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Turmeric season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Turmeric Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Turmeric are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Turmeric
Care of Snake Gourd and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Snake Gourd 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.