Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
India, Nepal
North America, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
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Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
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Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Kernel
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Mais
In French
Ginger Jaune
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Maíz dulce
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
milho doce
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Kukurydza
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cyperales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn
Care of Yellow Ginger and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.