Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Hybrid origin
Types
it is a type of ginger
not available
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
In French
Ginger Jaune
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Nova Guiné Impatiens
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Impatiens New Guinea
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and New Guinea Impatiens season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
- New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens
Care of Yellow Ginger and New Guinea Impatiens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
