Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
-
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
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
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
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?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Shell Ginger
In German
Giant Sequoia
Shell Ginger
In French
Séquoia géant
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Cupressaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Alpinia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger
Care of Giant Sequoia and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape 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 Giant Sequoia 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.