Yellow Turmeric Live Plant – 1 Starter Plant – Curcuma longa

Yellow Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a tropical herb and spice plant grown for its edible rhizomes and attractive foliage. This live starter plant is supplied in a 3-inch-deep pot and is suitable for containers, patios, and warm-climate gardens.

The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and average watering. Seller-provided growing information lists USDA Zones 7b–11. The supplied plant is a young starter measuring 3–8 inches tall at shipping.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live Yellow Turmeric starter plant
• Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
• Shipping Size: Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping.
• Pot: 3-inch-deep pot included
• Plant Type: Herb, spice, and edible rhizomatous plant
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Average watering needs
• USDA Zones: 7b–11
• Growth: Produces rhizomes that may be harvested when mature
• Container Friendly: Suitable for growing in containers or warm outdoor gardens

🧾 MATERIALS:
Live Curcuma longa starter plant, 3-inch-deep pot, growing medium.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Yellow Turmeric
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Plant Type: Herb / Spice / Edible Rhizomatous Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White flower spikes
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Not specified
Water: Average
USDA Zone: 7b–11
Shipping Height: Approx. 3–8 inches tall at time of shipping
Pot Size: 3-inch-deep pot
Plant Form: Potted starter plant

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Yellow Turmeric?
Seller-provided information lists Yellow Turmeric for USDA Zones 7b–11.

2. How much sunlight does Curcuma longa need?
Yellow Turmeric grows in full sun to partial shade.

3. How much water does Yellow Turmeric need?
The seller describes its watering requirement as average. Maintain appropriate moisture without leaving the plant in standing water.

4. What is the growth habit of Yellow Turmeric?
Curcuma longa is a rhizomatous herb that develops foliage above ground and underground rhizomes.

5. Can Yellow Turmeric be grown in a container?
Yes. A container can be used for growing Yellow Turmeric, provided it offers suitable space and drainage for the plant's development.