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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant grown for its aromatic rhizome, widely used as a spice and in traditional medicine. It thrives in warm, humid climates.

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Sunlight

Partial Shade to Full Sun

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Partial Shade to Full Sun

Prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Watering Needs

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Water when top soil is dry.

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil

Temperature Preferences

Warm

Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-27°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer Needs

Moderate

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season, diluted. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

60-120 cm

Spread

30-60 cm

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Amomum zingiber L.
Zingiber blancoi Hassk.
Zingiber cholmondeleyi (F.M.Bailey) K.Schum.
Zingiber sianginensis Tatum & A.K.Das
Zingiber sichuanense Z.Y.Zhu, S.L.Zhang & S.X.Chen
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyZingiberaceae
  • genusZingiber
  • speciesZingiber officinale
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

Non-toxic

Additional Care Tips

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