Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Ginger
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
अदरक
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Ingwer
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Gingembre
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Jengibre
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Imbir
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
gingiber
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Malabar nut
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Malabar nut season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ginger Plant and Malabar nut Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Malabar nut 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
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Malabar nut
Care of Ginger Plant and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.