Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 10-5-10 amounts
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Angelonia
Shell Ginger
In German
Angelonia
Shell Ginger
In French
Angelonia
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Angelonia
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Angelonia
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Angelonia
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Angelonia
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Zingiberales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angelonia and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Angelonia and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Angelonia and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Angelonia and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Angelonia and Shell Ginger
Care of Angelonia and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Angelonia 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.