Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
Southern Asia, India
Types
it is a type of ginger
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
दालचीनी
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Zimt
In French
Ginger Jaune
Cannelle
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Canela
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Canela
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Cynamon
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
cinnamomum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Laurales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Hedychium
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon
Care of Yellow Ginger and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.