The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

How do I care for Curcuma rhizomes?

mumsy

By Mumsy

United Kingdom

How do I care for the rhizomes over winter? Keep damp or dry out!!! I'm in the UK.


On plant Curcuma


Answers

 

Hallo Mumsy - I looked in my RHS book which says keep them almost dry at 12 degrees - pot them on in the spring. I hope that this helps.

20 Oct, 2008

 

Thank you! Couldn't find any (specific) info on RHS website.

20 Oct, 2008

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

Related photos

  • Autumn downunder: Curcuma australasica 'Anita' - miniature Cape York Lily (Curcuma australasica)
    Bernieh
  • Early Summer in NE Downunder - Curcuma hybrid 'Voodoo Magic' flowering (Curcuma)
    Bernieh
  • Tulips (Curcuma alismatifolia (Siamese Tulip Ginger))
    Gardengems
  • Turmeric -- last year's pic (Curcuma longa)
    Tommymoo

 


Not found an answer?