Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
  
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
  
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Light
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Light
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full 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 lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
  
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
  
Bees, Flies
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
  
Hydrangea
  
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
हल्दी
  
Hydrangea
  
In German
Kurkuma
  
Hortensie
  
In French
curcuma
  
Hortensia
  
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
κουρκούμη
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
curcuma
  
Hortênsia
  
In Polish
kurkuma
  
Hortensja
  
In Latin
turmeric
  
Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Zingiberaceae
  
Hydrangeaceae
  
Genus
Curcuma
  
Hydrangea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Zingibereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Turmeric and Hydrangea
Season and care of Turmeric and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Turmeric and Hydrangea Physical Information
Turmeric and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Hydrangea are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Hydrangea
Care of Turmeric and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.