Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
India, Nepal
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
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, 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root bark
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पीले अदरक
In German
Hortensie
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Hortensia
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Hortensia
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Hortensja
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Hibiscus
Yellow Gingiber
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Yellow Ginger has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger
Care of Yardlong Bean and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.