Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Bromeliad
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Bromeliad
In German
Kurkuma
Bromeliad
In French
curcuma
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Bromeliad
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
curcuma
Bromeliad
In Polish
kurkuma
Bromeliad
In Latin
turmeric
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Bromeliad
Season and care of Turmeric and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Bromeliad Physical Information
Turmeric and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Bromeliad are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Turmeric and Bromeliad
Care of Turmeric and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.