Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
South America
Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Seeds
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
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Ginger
Peanut
In French
Gingembre
Cacahuète
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Amendoim
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Peanut
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Peanut season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Peanut is Acidic.
Ginger Plant and Peanut Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Peanut 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
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Ginger Plant and Peanut
Care of Ginger Plant and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.