Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves, Vines
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Ginger
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In German
Ingwer
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Gingembre
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Jengibre
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Imbir
Boston Ivy
In Latin
gingiber
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Vitales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Boston Ivy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy 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
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy
Care of Ginger Plant and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.