Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Flowers, 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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Ginger
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
अदरक
persian violet
In German
Ingwer
persian violet
In French
Gingembre
persian violet
In Spanish
Jengibre
Violeta persa
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Violeta persa
In Polish
Imbir
Persian Violet
In Latin
gingiber
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Gentianales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Exacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Persian Violet
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Persian Violet season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Ginger Plant and Persian Violet Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Persian Violet 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
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Persian Violet
Care of Ginger Plant and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.