Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Family: ZingiberaceaeNative: Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinentIdentified: Apr 7, 2026
A perennial herbaceous plant with large, lance-shaped, bright green leaves that grow from underground rhizomes. It can reach heights of up to 1 meter (3 feet) and produces pale yellow to white flowers.
Learn more about Turmeric in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Requires warm temperatures (above 18°C/65°F) and high humidity. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining, rich soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but reduce watering during its winter dormancy.