Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
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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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Ginger
Copper iris
In Hindi
अदरक
Copper Iris
In German
Ingwer
Copper Iris
In French
Gingembre
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Jengibre
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Copper Iris
In Polish
Imbir
Miedź Iris
In Latin
gingiber
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Copper Iris
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Copper Iris season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Plant and Copper Iris Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Copper Iris 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
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Copper Iris
Care of Ginger Plant and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.