Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
India, Nepal
Types
-
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Tropical regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Raintree
पीले अदरक
In German
raintree
Gelber Ingwer
In French
raintree
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
raintree
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Raintree
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Raintree
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Raintree
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Raintree
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Raintree and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Raintree and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Yellow Ginger season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Raintree and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Yellow Ginger
Care of Raintree and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree 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.