Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
हल्दी
silver dollar
In German
Kurkuma
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
curcuma
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
planta de la plata
In Greek
κουρκούμη
silver dollar
In Portuguese
curcuma
silver dollar
In Polish
kurkuma
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
turmeric
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Turmeric and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Turmeric and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Turmeric and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Turmeric and Silver Dollar
Care of Turmeric and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.