Curcuma domestica | Turmeric | Various
Curcuma domestica belongs to the plant family STRELITZIACE and Genus Curcuma This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Curcuma domestica does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Curcuma domestica so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Curcuma domestica turmeric is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
A range of possible colors can be produced by Curcuma domestica including bright yellow, golden orange, bright yellow and bright gold. Fabrics traditionally dyed with this plant include wool, cotton and cornhusks. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, tannin, none, vinegar.)
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The of Curcuma domestica can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … bright yellow,golden orange,bright yellow,bright gold
"Colors from nature : growing, collecting & using natural dyes", Bobbi A. McRae, Storey Communications Inc, Pownal Vermont, 1993.