Hornbeam

Shell Ginger

About Hornbeam and Shell Ginger

Hornbeam

Shell Ginger

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia

Types

Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty

Number of Varieties

3020

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-98-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White, Red, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Requires plenty of water during the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Apply 8-4-6 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Rhizomes

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

ALPINIA zerumbet

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Shell Ginger

In Hindi

हानबीन

Shell Ginger

In German

Hainbuche

Shell Ginger

In French

charme

Shell Ginger

In Spanish

carpe

Shell jengibre

In Greek

γαύρος

Shell Τζίντζερ

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Shell Ginger

In Polish

grab

Shell Imbir

In Latin

Item carpinus

Crusta Ginger

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Fagales

Zingiberales

Family

Betulaceae

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Alpinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Alpinieae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Alpinioideae

Number of Species

38150

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Shell Ginger. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Shell Ginger has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger

Season and care of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.

Hornbeam and Shell Ginger Physical Information

Hornbeam and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger

Care of Hornbeam and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.