Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Ginkgo biloba
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Ginkgo
Calla Lily
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
Calla Lily
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
Lys calla
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
Cala
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
Calla
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Calla Lily
In Latin
Gingko
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Alismatales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Araceae
Genus
Ginkgo
Zantedeschia
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Calla Lily
Season and care of Ginkgo and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Ginkgo and Calla Lily Physical Information
Ginkgo and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Calla Lily are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ginkgo and Calla Lily
Care of Ginkgo and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.