Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
India, Nepal
Southern Europe
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Applemint Tree
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Applemint Baum
In French
Ginger Jaune
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Árvore applemint
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Applemint
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Applemint Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Applemint are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Applemint
Care of Yellow Ginger and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.