Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
India, Nepal
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
it is a type of ginger
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Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
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Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
tandalja bhaji
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Tampala
In French
Ginger Jaune
Tampala
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Tampala
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Tampala
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Tampala
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Tampala
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Tampala
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Tampala
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Tampala Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Tampala are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Yellow Ginger and Tampala
Care of Yellow Ginger and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.