Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Grass
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
हल्दी
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Kurkuma
Softstem Bulrush
In French
curcuma
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
curcuma
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
kurkuma
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
turmeric
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Curcuma
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Turmeric and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.