Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Adequately
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Ginger
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In German
Ingwer
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Gingembre
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Jengibre
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Imbir
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
gingiber
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Ginger Plant and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.