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 Curcuma · Narrow Leaved Turmeric · Temu Agung
Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) is a rhizomatous perennial with fragrant, ornamental flowers and aromatic, medicinal rhizomes used in traditional practices.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Well-draining, fertile soil
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures are 20-25°C; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, cease in dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
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 or damaged foliage as it appears. After flowering or in late autumn, cut back the spent flower stalks and foliage to the ground. This helps the plant conserve energy and prepare for dormancy.
Propagate Wild Turmeric primarily through rhizome division. In spring, carefully divide mature rhizomes, ensuring each piece has at least one bud.
Replant divisions in well-draining soil and water lightly until established.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. This is best done in early spring before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix and a slightly larger pot to accommodate the rhizomes.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Curcuma |
| Species | Curcuma aromatica |
Similar in genus Curcuma
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