Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
CURCUMA
Common Name
Barberry
Ginger
In German
Burberry
Ingwer
In French
Burberry
Gingembre
In Spanish
Burberry
Jengibre
In Greek
Burberry
Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Burberry
Gengibre
In Latin
Barberry
gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Zingiberales
Family
Berberidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Berberis
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Barberry and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Barberry and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Barberry and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Ginger Plant
Care of Barberry and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.