Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen
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
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
हल्दी
Spindle Tree
In German
Kurkuma
Spindelbaum
In French
curcuma
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
κουρκούμη
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
curcuma
Árvore spindle
In Polish
kurkuma
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
turmeric
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Celastrales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Turmeric and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Turmeric and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Spindle Tree
Care of Turmeric and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.