Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
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
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
हल्दी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kurkuma
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
curcuma
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
curcuma
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
kurkuma
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
turmeric
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Turmeric and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Turmeric and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Turmeric and Bird Cherry
Care of Turmeric and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.