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📦 Please note: Shipping to California remains paused due to agricultural regulations.
🌿 Green Turmeric (Curcuma longa var. viridiflora) – The Rare Tropical Beauty 💚🌺
Add a touch of tropical elegance and healing heritage to your landscape with Green Turmeric — a rare and eye-catching variety of Curcuma longa that stands out for its vivid foliage and green-tinted rhizomes. Native to Southeast Asia, this remarkable turmeric species offers both ornamental charm and subtle culinary value.
Its lush, light green leaves streaked with bold blue-purple veins make it a showpiece in shaded gardens or container collections. Unlike the golden spice turmeric, Green Turmeric’s rhizomes are pale green to bluish inside and emit a milder, more herbal aroma.
🌿 Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Curcuma longa var. viridiflora |
| Common Name | Green Turmeric |
| Plant Type | Tropical perennial rhizomatous herb |
| Sale Size | Ships in 1-gallon pot |
| Approx. Age at Sale | 6–10 months established |
| Mature Height & Width | 3–4 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide |
| USDA Zones | 8–11 (in-ground) · 5–11 (containers) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade or filtered light – morning/evening sun ideal |
| Cold Hardiness | Sensitive below 45°F – dies back in cool seasons |
| Growth Habit | Upright clumping, large light-green leaves with blue-purple stripe |
| Seasonal Dormancy | Dormant Nov–May in Zone 9 (Central FL); resprouts late spring |
| Spacing Requirements | 18–24 inches between plants |
🍃 Distinctive Features & Origin
- Origin: Native to Southeast Asia; adapted well to subtropical climates.
- Unique Appearance: Soft green foliage with a dramatic indigo-purple midrib adds striking color contrast in partial shade gardens.
- Rhizome Color: Greenish-white to bluish interior — not bright orange like standard turmeric.
- Flowering Habit: Known to flower even in cooler climates (as low as Zone 7) when mature and well-established.
- Fragrance: Subtle earthy, herbal aroma — gentler and less pungent than Curcuma longa.
🍛 Uses & Benefits
- Culinary: Mild herbal rhizomes can be used fresh in teas, soups, or light curries for earthy flavor and visual novelty.
- Medicinal Tradition: Like other turmeric relatives, believed to contain antioxidants and beneficial oils — traditionally used in Southeast Asia for digestive support.
- Ornamental Appeal: Grown primarily for its foliage and blooms, making it a stunning landscape feature or shade accent.
- Ecological Function: Large leaves help retain soil moisture and shade roots of neighboring plants — a great companion in tropical guilds.
🪴 Container & Indoor Growing
- Performs beautifully in large containers (10″+ diameter).
- Indoors, prefers bright filtered light and high humidity.
- Water when top 1″ of soil is dry; ensure good drainage.
- In cold climates, overwinter indoors and allow rhizomes to rest.
🌿 Best Practices for Planting & Care
Where to Plant: part shade with morning or evening sunlight. Avoid full midday sun.
Soil & Mulch: rich, loamy, well-draining soil with compost or biochar; top with 2–3″ of hardwood mulch (off the crown).
Planting Depth: cover rhizomes just below soil surface — avoid deep planting.
Watering:
💧 Keep evenly moist during active growth (summer). Reduce to light watering as leaves fade in fall.
Fertilizing:
🌾 Feed with compost, worm castings, or organic fertilizer once per month in the growing season.
Pruning:
✂️ Remove yellowing leaves as dormancy approaches.
Winter Maintenance (Zone 9 & Similar):
❄️ Allow natural dormancy from November–May. Mulch thickly to protect rhizomes. Avoid overwatering during dormancy.
Planting Video Guide:
👉 High & Tight Planting Method
⚠️ Seasonal Dormancy & Shipping Notice
‘Green Turmeric’ goes dormant November–May in Central Florida (Zone 9).
During this time, the plant naturally loses all leaves while rhizomes rest underground.
🌱 We do not ship during dormancy months to protect plant quality.
Expect normal dieback and spring regrowth in Zones 8–9; semi-evergreen in Zones 10–11.
🔍 Troubleshooting Guide
| ⚠️ Issue | 🧠 Cause | 🌿 Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 🍂 Yellow Leaves (Late Fall) | Normal dormancy | 💡 Stop fertilizing & reduce watering |
| 💦 Soft Rhizomes | Poor drainage | 🪣 Plant high & tight, improve aeration |
| 🪲 Aphids / Mites | Dry air or indoor stress | ❄️ Neem oil + humidity increase |
| ☀️ Sunburn | Too much afternoon sun | 🌬️ Provide filtered light |
| 🍄 Fungal Spotting | Overwatering / dense foliage | ♻️ Prune leaves for airflow & treat organically |
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal For:
- Gardeners seeking an exotic foliage plant with subtle culinary potential
- Florida & Gulf Coast growers in zones 8–11
- Container gardeners who enjoy rare tropicals
- Shaded or partially shaded landscapes needing color contrast
❌ Not Ideal For:
- Growers expecting golden rhizomes (this variety is green)
- Cold-climate gardens without indoor storage space
- Neglected or dry garden zones (requires consistent moisture)
🚚 Shipping & Handling
Ships in a 1-gallon pot from our Florida nursery.
Best shipped to Florida, the Southeast, and Texas.
Buyer discretion advised during heat/cold extremes.
We ship every Monday via UPS Ground.
🌾 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
At GreenDreams Sustainable Solutions, we do more than sell plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🏗️ Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk delivery of compost, biochar & soil materials
- 🌾 Wholesale & large-scale regenerative solutions
Let us help you build your edible paradise — starting with Green Turmeric! 🌿
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
