Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – care guide

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Curcuma longa

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Common name: Turmeric
Taxonomy: Family: Zingiberaceae · Genus: Curcuma

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Curcuma

Watermedium

Lightbright indirect

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature15 °C

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Curcuma tip: The leaves die back in autumn – store the rhizome dry at about 15 °C until spring.

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Turmeric – what to know

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – family: Zingiberaceae, genus: Curcuma. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Turmeric?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Turmeric need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Turmeric get?

Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Turmeric toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Turmeric flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Curcuma: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.

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