Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilizer every month during spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, fungus, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Appetite enhancer, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, Headache, Laxative, Muscle Pain, Sore throat, Sweat bullets, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
ALPINIA purpurata
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Jungle Queen, Red Ginger
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
लाल अदरक
In German
Amethyst Blume
Red Ginger
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Red Ginger
In Spanish
amatista flor
Red Ginger
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
Red Ginger
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
Red Ginger
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
Red Ginger
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
Gingiberi Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Red Ginger Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Red Ginger Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Ginger Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Ginger Plant height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Red Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Red Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant
Care of Amethyst Flower and Red Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Ginger Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.