Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
it is a type of ginger
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Red Buckeye
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Red Buckeye
In French
Ginger Jaune
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Red Buckeye
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye
Care of Yellow Ginger and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.