Red Curcuma Rhizomes – 4 oz Live Rhizomes | Ornamental Turmeric

About This Plant

Red Curcuma, also known as Ornamental Turmeric, is a tropical flowering perennial grown from rhizomes. It produces vibrant red flower bracts above lush green foliage, offering a bold tropical display. The plant is fast-growing and suitable for garden beds, tropical landscapes, patios, and containers. In warmer climates it can be grown as a garden perennial; in cooler regions it may be enjoyed as a seasonal container plant or overwinter indoors.

What You Will Receive

4 oz fresh Red Curcuma rhizomes. Healthy, planting-ready rhizomes cleaned and shipped without soil. Packaging designed for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Red Curcuma, Ornamental Turmeric
Botanical Name: Curcuma spp.
Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during active growth
Mature Height: 24–48 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11 (grow as an annual or overwinter indoors in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant the rhizomes 2–3 inches deep in warm soil after the danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil evenly moist while new shoots emerge, fertilize monthly during the growing season, and reduce watering when the plant enters winter dormancy.