Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
arbousier
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
arbutus
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Ericaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Strawberry Tree and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Strawberry Tree 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.