Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, 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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Ginger
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
अदरक
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Ingwer
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Gingembre
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Jengibre
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Imbir
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
gingiber
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malvales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Blue Hibiscus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus 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
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Ginger Plant and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.