Curcuma zedoaria, or White Turmeric, is a perennial herb with aromatic rhizomes. It is used in traditional medicine and as a spice, featuring broad green leaves and strik
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Sunlight
Bright indirect light to partial shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Soil
Rich, well-draining, loamy soil with high organic matter.
Temperature
Warm temperatures, 20-35 °C, avoid frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed regularly during growing season.
Bright indirect light to partial shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Rich, well-draining, loamy soil with high organic matter.
Warm temperatures, 20-35 °C, avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed regularly during growing season.
Spring to Autumn
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Medicinal, Ornamental, Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, Oblong-lanceolate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
35000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The rhizomes are edible and widely used in traditional medicine and as a spice. No significant toxicity reported for humans or pets when consumed in typical amounts.
