Good to know
Product details
Review what is included, dimensions, and any care or usage instructions before ordering.
Back to buying optionsYellow Turmeric Ginger Live Plant, Curcuma longa, Tropical Turmeric Plant, Edible Garden Rhizome Herb, Container Garden Plant
Grow a beautiful and useful tropical herb at home with this live Yellow Turmeric Ginger (Curcuma longa) plant. Known for its lush green foliage and distinctive underground rhizomes, turmeric is a tropical member of the ginger family traditionally grown as a culinary spice and ornamental garden plant.
Curcuma longa thrives in warm conditions and makes an attractive addition to edible gardens, herb gardens, raised beds, patios, and containers. During its active growing season, the plant produces tall leafy shoots while developing rhizomes beneath the soil. In cooler conditions, turmeric may naturally enter dormancy and regrow when warm weather returns.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Yellow Turmeric Ginger plant
✔️ Botanical name: Curcuma longa
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Tropical rhizomatous herb
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Yellow Turmeric / Turmeric Ginger
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Plant Type: Tropical rhizomatous perennial herb
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth; avoid waterlogged soil
Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping, and rhizomatous
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
Harvest: Rhizomes are typically harvested after the foliage naturally declines at the end of the growing season
USDA Zones: 8–11; protect from frost in colder climates
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Give your turmeric plenty of warmth, moisture, and rich, well-draining soil during active growth. If growing in a container, choose a wide pot that provides room for the underground rhizomes to develop. Foliage may naturally yellow and die back when the plant enters dormancy; reduce watering during this period until new growth begins.
