Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
हल्दी
Tabernaemontana
In German
Kurkuma
Tabernaemontana
In French
curcuma
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
curcuma
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
kurkuma
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
turmeric
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Gentianales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Curcuma
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Turmeric and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Turmeric and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Turmeric and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Turmeric and Crape Jasmine
Care of Turmeric and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.