Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
African Blue Lily
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Silver
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी लिली
Shell Ginger
In German
afrikanische Lilie
Shell Ginger
In French
Afrique lys
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
lirio africano
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Αφρικανική κρίνο
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
lírio africano
Shell Ginger
In Polish
afrykański lilia
Shell Imbir
In Latin
African lilium
Crusta Ginger
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of African Lily and Shell Ginger
Season and care of African Lily and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about African Lily and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Lily is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Lily is Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
African Lily and Shell Ginger Physical Information
African Lily and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of African Lily and Shell Ginger are as follows:
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Lily and Shell Ginger
Care of African Lily and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.