Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
India, Nepal, China
Types
it is a type of ginger
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Ginger Jaune
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch
Care of Yellow Ginger and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.