Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
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Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
sasanqua
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
sasanqua
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
sasanqua
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
sasanqua
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
sasanqua
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Sasankya
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Sasankya
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Zingiberales
Family
Theaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Sasanqua and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.