Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
QUICKSTICK
In German
Gelber Ingwer
QUICKSTICK
In French
Ginger Jaune
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
QuickStick
In Polish
żółty Ginger
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Quickstick
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Quickstick
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Quickstick Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Quickstick are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Quickstick
Care of Yellow Ginger and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.