Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
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Types
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Adequately
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
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Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Ginger
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
अदरक
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ingwer
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Gingembre
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Jengibre
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Gengibre
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Imbir
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
gingiber
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium 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
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium
Care of Ginger Plant and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.