Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
-
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
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
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Ginger
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Ingwer
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Gingembre
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Jengibre
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Bacopa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Brahmi
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Brahmi season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Plant and Brahmi Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Brahmi 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
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Brahmi
Care of Ginger Plant and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.