Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Lance shaped
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Slows blood clotting
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Catawba अंगूर
Shell Ginger
In German
Catawba Traube
Shell Ginger
In French
Catawba raisin
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Catawba uva
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Catawba Σταφύλι
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Catawba Grape
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Catawba winogron
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Uva Catawba
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Vitales
Zingiberales
Family
Vitaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Vitoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catawba Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Catawba Grape flower color: White
Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger
Care of Catawba Grape and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catawba Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Catawba Grape 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.