Curculigo
Medicinal herb used in Ayurveda
Habit
Perennial herb
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Loamy rich
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Soil+Compost
Fertilizers
Organic manure
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
2–3 kg
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.0
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Roots
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10+ yrs
Health Benefits
Boosts immunity
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root and rhizome rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, fungal blight, aphids, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or browning leaves, wilting, soft or decaying rhizomes and roots, brown or black leaf spots, tip burn, reduced vigor, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and partial shade, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide for early root issues
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and rhizome rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.