Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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Sunset Zone
Not Available
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Moist
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Not Available
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 as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Ginger
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In German
Ingwer
Erdstern
In French
Gingembre
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Jengibre
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Imbir
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
gingiber
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Earth Star
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Earth Star season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Ginger Plant and Earth Star Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Earth Star 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
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ginger Plant and Earth Star
Care of Ginger Plant and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.