Overview
Curcuma amada is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Curcuma, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Curcuma amada grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical, houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Curcuma amada, or mango ginger, is a plant of the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is closely related to turmeric (Curcuma longa). The rhizomes are very similar to common ginger but lack its pungency, and instead have a raw mango flavour. It is native to Southern Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Thailand. In the garden it prefers partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs tropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1a). Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical, houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Curcuma
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Curcuma amada size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbs - Culinary
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Curcuma amada
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Curcuma amada?
Curcuma amada prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Curcuma amada need?
Curcuma amada grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Curcuma amada hardy in the UK?
Curcuma amada has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Curcuma amada?
Division.
More in the Curcuma genus
- Curcuma 'Red Emperor'
- Curcuma angustifoliaBombay arrowroot
- Curcuma australasica
- Curcuma mangga
- Curcuma xanthorrhiza
- Curcuma zedoariazedoary
- Curcuma 'Siam Sunrise' (Siam Series)