Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Europe, Russia
Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves, Twigs
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Ginger
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Ingwer
Blackwort
In French
Gingembre
Blackwort
In Spanish
Jengibre
Blackwort
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Blackwort
In Polish
Imbir
Blackwort
In Latin
gingiber
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Comfrey
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Comfrey season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginger Plant and Comfrey Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Comfrey 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
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Ginger Plant and Comfrey
Care of Ginger Plant and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.