Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
India, Nepal
Hybrid origin
Types
it is a type of ginger
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Bougainvillea
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Bougainvillea
In French
Ginger Jaune
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Bougainvillea
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Bougainvillea
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Dicotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea
Care of Yellow Ginger and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.