Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Kurkuma
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
curcuma
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Brahmi
In Portuguese
curcuma
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Brahmi
Season and care of Turmeric and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Brahmi Physical Information
Turmeric and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Brahmi are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Turmeric and Brahmi
Care of Turmeric and Brahmi 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 Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.