Panax ginseng (Ginseng)

Botanical name: Panax ginseng
Common name(s): Ginseng
Categories: Herbs

Plant description:

Ginseng is a perennial herb with a sturdy taproot system. The plant generally dies back in autumn and emerges again in the spring. The leaves are palmately compound with 3–5 leaflets, which may be entire, toothed, or lobed, depending on the species. The flower is a solitary umbel with both bisexual and male flowers and, the fruit is a drupe.

Family: Araliaceae

Panax ginseng requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Panax ginseng
Common name(s)	Ginseng
Categories	Herbs
Origin	Far east Russia Korea Northeast China
Foliage	The leaves are palmately compound with 3–5 leaflets, which may be entire, toothed, or lobed, depending on the species.
Planting Instructions	Sow in early spring after the last frost. The seeds should be planted about 5mm to 20mm deep and approximately 5cm apart. Protect seedlings from frost in the first year.
Soil conditions	Ginseng grows in loamy, clay or sandy soil.
Uses	Ginseng has been used for improving overall health. It has also been used to strengthen the immune system and help fight off stress and disease. Panax ginseng is also used to make soaps, cosmetics, and as a flavouring in beverages.
Propagation	Propagated from seed. You can't create a new plant from cuttings or root division.
Plant Care	Evergreen Evergreen – Never Sheds All of Its Foliage. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Fruit	The fruit is a drupe.
Flowers	The flower is a solitary umbel with both bisexual and male flowers.

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