Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
common bean
In German
Kurkuma
Gartenbohne
In French
curcuma
Haricot
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
curcuma
Feijão
In Polish
kurkuma
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
turmeric
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Zingibereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Turmeric and Wax Bean
Season and care of Turmeric and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Wax Bean Physical Information
Turmeric and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Wax Bean are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Turmeric and Wax Bean
Care of Turmeric and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.