Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Butterfly Ginger Plant
Heterocentron
In German
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
Heterocentron
In French
Papillon Ginger Plante
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
Heterocentron
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Borboleta Ginger planta
Heterocentron
In Polish
Butterfly Ginger roślin
Heterocentron
In Latin
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Hedychium
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Ginger is Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl
Care of Butterfly Ginger and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.