Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilizer every month during spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, fungus, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Thripes
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetite enhancer, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, Headache, Laxative, Muscle Pain, Sore throat, Sweat bullets, Tonsillitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALPINIA purpurata
Hydrangea
Common Name
Jungle Queen, Red Ginger
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
लाल अदरक
Hydrangea
In German
Red Ginger
Hortensie
In French
Red Ginger
Hortensia
In Spanish
Red Ginger
Hortensia
In Greek
Red Ginger
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Red Ginger
Hortênsia
In Polish
Red Ginger
Hortensja
In Latin
Gingiberi Rubrum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cornales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea
Season and care of Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Ginger Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Red Ginger Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea Physical Information
Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Red Ginger Plant height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea are as follows:
Red Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red and Pink
Red Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea
Care of Red Ginger Plant and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Ginger Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.