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Red Curcuma (Turmeric) – 3 Live Rhizomes | Tropical Flowering Ginger | Fast Growing Ornamental Plant

Red Curcuma (Turmeric) – 3 Live Rhizomes | Tropical Flowering Ginger | Fast Growing Ornamental Plant

Regular price $45.00 USD
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Bring bold tropical color to your garden with Red Curcuma (Curcuma spp.), a fast-growing ornamental ginger prized for its striking red flower bracts and lush green foliage. This listing includes 3 healthy live rhizomes, ready to plant and establish in garden beds or containers. In addition to its beautiful ornamental display, Curcuma is a member of the turmeric family and is easy to grow in warm climates or as a seasonal container plant in cooler regions.

You will receive:
✔️ 3 live Red Curcuma rhizomes
✔️ Healthy planting-size rhizomes
✔️ Ready for planting in containers or garden beds
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Curcuma, Flowering Turmeric
Botanical Name: Curcuma spp.
Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial
Plant Form: Live rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to bright filtered light; morning sun is ideal
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering during dormancy
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast during warm weather
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (grow as a container plant or lift rhizomes in colder climates)

🌺 Why You'll Love It

  • Produces vibrant tropical red flower bracts
  • Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
  • Excellent for tropical gardens, patios, and containers
  • Attractive lush foliage throughout the growing season
  • Great for gardeners looking for unique ornamental plants

💡 Care Tip: Plant rhizomes 2–3 inches deep with the growing buds facing upward. Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant is actively growing. In colder climates, lift and store the rhizomes indoors after frost or overwinter the plant in a container.

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