Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
-
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
Arthritis, Gout
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CURCUMA
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Ginger
Crocus
In French
Gingembre
Crocus
In Spanish
Jengibre
Azafrán
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Açafrão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Crocus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Crocus
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Crocus season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Ginger Plant and Crocus Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Crocus 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
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Crocus
Care of Ginger Plant and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.