Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
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
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
CURCUMA
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Ginger
In French
Bidens
Gingembre
In Spanish
Bidens
Jengibre
In Portuguese
Bidens
Gengibre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Bidens
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Bidens and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Bidens and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Bidens and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Bidens flower color: Yellow
Bidens leaf color: 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 Bidens and Ginger Plant
Care of Bidens and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens 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.