Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Mexico, Central America
Types
it is a type of ginger
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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 shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Heterocentron
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Heterocentron
In French
Ginger Jaune
Heterocentron
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Heterocentron
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Heterocentron
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Heterocentron
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Heterocentron
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Hedychium
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl
Care of Yellow Ginger and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.