Grow long-blooming queen lily ginger plants (hidden lilies) outdoors in warmer climates. Further north, bring them indoors ...

Names like Queen Lily and Emperor belong to an incredible group or genera of gingers called Curcuma, and they are among the most beautiful plants you can grow in the landscape. As the names suggest, ...

Dear Master Gardener: I purchased a plant called a Curcuma this week. I’ve never seen one before and it didn’t come with instructions on how to care for it. Please advise. Answer: Curcuma is a ...

Curcuma “Purple Garden” (Curcuma sparganifolia) and Curcuma Chiang Mai Pink (Curcuma alismatifolia) are two very similar low-growing gingers that are best planted in masses. Their long, pointed leaves ...

Dear Bonnie: This is a curcuma, though I don't know what species. Curcumas like plenty of moisture and good fertility. They can bloom for months when given full sun, weekly watering and rich soil with ...

Over a month ago I was gifted an exotic curcuma with two beautiful flower stalks. The tag said to give it full sun and keep it moist, so I placed it in an area that gets late afternoon sun and I added ...