Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
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, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
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
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Ginger
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
अदरक
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Ingwer
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Gingembre
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Jengibre
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Imbir
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
gingiber
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Ponderosa Lemon season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon 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
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Ginger Plant and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.