Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Eustoma grandiflorum
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
Shell Ginger
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Shell Ginger
In French
Floride Lisianthus
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Crusta Ginger
Order
Gentianales
Zingiberales
Family
Gentianaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Shell Ginger season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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.