Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Root bark
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
पीले अदरक
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Haloragales
Zingiberales
Family
Gunneraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.