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    • Photo of Curcuma zedoaria flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Curcuma zedoaria

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-10b

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    Curcuma zedoaria plant details

    Curcuma zedoaria is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with variegated foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Curcuma zedoaria

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma zedoaria

    USDA Zones: 10a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is one of the prettiest foliage plants in the Ginger family. It has large paddle shaped leaves that have a deep red or maroon stripe down the center on either side of the midvein. It occurs on both surfaces so is very showy and does not fade out like many red veined Curcumas do. It blooms early with deep red inflorescences that are quite large on the 3 inch tall stems. We have found this to be a very cold hardy and trouble free gem.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Curcuma zedoaria plant

    How to Grow Curcuma zedoaria

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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