Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
it is a type of ginger
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Breadfruit
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Ginger Jaune
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
árbol del pan
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Arum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Urticales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Hedychium
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit
Care of Yellow Ginger and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.