Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Central Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs very little 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Reduce Bruises
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
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Sedum acre
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Stonecrop
In German
Kurkuma
Stonecrop
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
uva de gato
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
curcuma
Stonecrop
In Polish
kurkuma
rozchodnika
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Saxifragales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Stonecrop
Season and care of Turmeric and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Stonecrop Physical Information
Turmeric and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Turmeric and Stonecrop are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
- Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Turmeric and Stonecrop
Care of Turmeric and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.