Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
India, Nepal
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Black Currant
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Black Currant
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Black Currant
In French
Ginger Jaune
groseille noire
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
negro Grosella
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
groselha-preta
In Polish
żółty Ginger
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
nigrum currants
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Black Currant
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Black Currant Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Black Currant are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Black Currant
Care of Yellow Ginger and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.