Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Blue-Green Curcuma · Copper Curcuma · Curcuma
Curcuma aeruginosa is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to Southeast Asia, known for its striking foliage and ornamental value in tropical gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or bright, filtered light. Avoid direct harsh sun.
Moderate to high during growth, low during dormancy
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist in growing season, reduce significantly in winter.
Well-drained, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost and sudden drops in temperature.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune away any dead, damaged, or diseased foliage as needed. After flowering, you can trim back spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance.
In late autumn, cut back all aerial growth to just above soil level as the plant enters dormancy.
Propagate by dividing rhizomes in spring before new growth emerges. Carefully separate sections of the rhizome, ensuring each piece has at least one bud or shoot.
Replant the divisions into well-draining soil, and water sparingly until established.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the rhizomes become crowded. This is best done in spring before the start of active growth.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent water accumulation.
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Where Curcuma Aeruginosa (Curcuma aeruginosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Curcuma |
| Species | Curcuma aeruginosa |
Similar in genus Curcuma
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