Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
India, Nepal
Japan
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
sasanqua
In German
Gelber Ingwer
sasanqua
In French
Ginger Jaune
sasanqua
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
sasanqua
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Sasankya
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Sasankya
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Sasankya
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Theales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua
Care of Yellow Ginger and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.