Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
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
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Greek Juniper
In German
Kurkuma
Wacholder
In French
curcuma
Genévrier
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Juniperus
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
curcuma
Jałowiec
In Polish
kurkuma
Juniperus
In Latin
turmeric
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Pinales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Juniper
Season and care of Turmeric and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Juniper Physical Information
Turmeric and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Juniper are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Juniper
Care of Turmeric and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.