Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Viola
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Viola
In Portuguese
curcuma
Viola
In Polish
kurkuma
Altówka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malpighiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Viola
Season and care of Turmeric and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Viola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Viola Physical Information
Turmeric and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Viola are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Viola
Care of Turmeric and Viola 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 Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.