Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
it is a type of ginger
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Zonal Geranium
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Ginger Jaune
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
zonal Geranium
In Polish
żółty Ginger
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Geraniales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium
Care of Yellow Ginger and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.