Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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, organic fertlizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Limequat
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Limequat
Shell Ginger
In German
Limequat
Shell Ginger
In French
Limequat
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Limequat
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Limequat
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Limequat
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Limequat
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Limequat
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Rutaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Limequat and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Limequat and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Limequat and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Shell Ginger
Care of Limequat and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.