Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Butterfly Ginger Plant
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
Red Maple Tree
In French
Papillon Ginger Plante
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Borboleta Ginger planta
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Butterfly Ginger roślin
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Ginger is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree
Care of Butterfly Ginger and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.