Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Zingiberales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.