Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
it is a type of ginger
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Humid climates, Warmer 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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Heliconia
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Heliconia
In French
Ginger Jaune
Heliconia
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Heliconia
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Heliconia
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Heliconia
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Heliconia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Heliconia
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Heliconia Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Heliconia are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Heliconia
Care of Yellow Ginger and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.