Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Firebird
पीले अदरक
In German
Firebird
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Oiseau de feu
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Firebird
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Firebird
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Firebird
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Firebird
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Oedipus
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Monocotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger
Care of Red Palulu and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu pruning is done 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 Red Palulu 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.