Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
India, Nepal
Types
-
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
persian violet
पीले अदरक
In German
persian violet
Gelber Ingwer
In French
persian violet
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Violeta persa
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Persian Violet
żółty Ginger
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Zingiberales
Family
Gentianaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger
Care of Persian Violet and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.