Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
agricultural areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
-
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Citrus
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Shell Ginger
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Shell Ginger
In French
Citrus
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Citrus
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Citrus
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Cytrus
Shell Imbir
In Latin
citrus
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Rutaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Citrus and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Citrus and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Shell Ginger
Care of Citrus and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus 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.