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Curcuma longa
TurmericEvergreen
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms. An excellent air purifier.
FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
NativeIndia
LifespanAnnual
More Information
Explore additional details about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Botanical Information
Scientific NameCurcuma longa
Common NameTurmeric
FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
Specieslonga
Plant Typeherb
Physical Characteristics
Height0.1 - 0.2 m
Spread0.1 - 0.1 m
Root TypeFibrous
Leaf TypeSimple
Leaf ArrangementAlternate
Flower ColorsRed
Blooming Information
Blooming SeasonWinter
FragrancePresent
Fragrance Intensitymoderate
Pollinationinsect
Environmental Information
ClimateRiverbank
Minimum Temperature11°C
Drought Tolerancemedium
Hardiness Zones7
Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.