Curcuma
Genus
Daily
Water Requirement
Pink
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Medium
Maintenance
No
With Pots
Small
Size
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Balcony,Low Maintenance
Use
Mango Ginger
Family
Zingiberaceae
Origin
Thailand
Description
Mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) is a unique spice having morphological resemblance with ginger but imparts a raw mango flavour.
Light pink inflorescence emerge amongst the foliage in the spring from the base of the rhizome. The peduncle grows to about a height of 20–25 cm. Leaves appear after the emergence of the flowers. When in full growth, the plants can reach a height of about 90 cm. Leaves are broad and very decorative.
Siam tulip is a repeat bloomer that produces abundant inflorescences in summer Plants go dormant in winter
Environment
Curcuma Rhizomes prefer medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. For indoor planting make sure your container should contain drainage holes. Some pebbles or little rocks in the bottom of the container can help and improve the drainage. Keep the soil moist but do not overwater. Use humus rich compost with equal quantity of horticultural sand mixed to make the compost well drained and light. Slow release fertilizers can be used.
The best place would be to plant and store the Curcuma plant in a partial shaded area and not too much exposure to direct sunlight, as the Curcuma foliage does not like too much strong sunlight.
Landscape Use
Looks superb grown in groups within the flower bed and border, or equally as effective planted and grown on the patio in pots or containers
