Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western Europe
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Sakaki
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Sakaki
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Sperrstrauch
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Sakaki
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Sakaki
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Sakaki
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Sakaki
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Sakaki
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
European Wild Ginger and Sakaki Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Sakaki are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of European Wild Ginger and Sakaki
Care of European Wild Ginger and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.