Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
India, Nepal
Mexico, Central America
Types
it is a type of ginger
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Hydrangea
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Hortensie
In French
Ginger Jaune
Hortensia
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Hortensia
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Hortênsia
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Hortensja
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Chaco
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Chaco Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Chaco are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Chaco
Care of Yellow Ginger and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.