Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Insect Repellent
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, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
हल्दी
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Kurkuma
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
curcuma
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
curcuma
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
kurkuma
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
turmeric
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Malabar nut
Season and care of Turmeric and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Malabar nut Physical Information
Turmeric and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Malabar nut are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Turmeric and Malabar nut
Care of Turmeric and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.