Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Ginger
Arbutus
In German
Ingwer
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Gingembre
arbousier
In Spanish
Jengibre
Arbitus
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Gengibre
árbuto
In Latin
gingiber
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Ericales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Arbutus
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Arbutus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginger Plant and Arbutus Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Arbutus are as follows:
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Arbutus
Care of Ginger Plant and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.