Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Teak
In Portuguese
curcuma
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Teak
Season and care of Turmeric and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Turmeric and Teak Physical Information
Turmeric and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Teak are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Turmeric and Teak
Care of Turmeric and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.