Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilizer every month during spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, fungus, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
Antirheumatic, Appetite enhancer, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, Headache, Laxative, Muscle Pain, Sore throat, Sweat bullets, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NUPHAR lutea
ALPINIA purpurata
Common Name
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
Jungle Queen, Red Ginger
In Hindi
पीला तालाब लिली
लाल अदरक
In German
Gelbe Teichrose
Red Ginger
In French
Jaune nénuphar
Red Ginger
In Spanish
Lirio amarillo estanque
Red Ginger
In Greek
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
Red Ginger
In Portuguese
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
Red Ginger
In Polish
Żółty staw lilii
Red Ginger
In Latin
Yellow piscinam lilium
Gingiberi Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Zingiberales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant
Season and care of Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Ginger Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Ginger Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant Physical Information
Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Ginger Plant height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant are as follows:
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Red Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Red Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed and Red Ginger Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Red Ginger Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.