Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
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
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Kurkuma
Chayote
In French
curcuma
Chayote
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Chayote
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Chayote
In Portuguese
curcuma
chuchu
In Polish
kurkuma
Chayote
In Latin
turmeric
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Violales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Chayote
Season and care of Turmeric and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Chayote Physical Information
Turmeric and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Turmeric and Chayote are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Chayote
Care of Turmeric and Chayote 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 Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.