Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
India, Nepal
Africa
Types
it is a type of ginger
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Hydrangea
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Hortensie
In French
Ginger Jaune
Hortensia
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Hortensia
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Hortênsia
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Hortensja
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Yardlong Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean
Care of Yellow Ginger and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.