Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Eastern Africa
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
persian violet
In German
Gelber Ingwer
persian violet
In French
Ginger Jaune
persian violet
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Violeta persa
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Violeta persa
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Persian Violet
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Gentianales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet
Care of Yellow Ginger and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.