Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
In German
Kurkuma
Hortensie
In French
curcuma
Hortensia
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Hortensia
In Greek
κουρκούμη
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
curcuma
Hortênsia
In Polish
kurkuma
Hortensja
In Latin
turmeric
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Arugula
Season and care of Turmeric and Arugula is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Arugula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arugula season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Arugula is Loam while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral.
Turmeric and Arugula Physical Information
Turmeric and Arugula physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Arugula are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
- Arugula leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Arugula
Care of Turmeric and Arugula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.