Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Persea americana
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Purple, Gold, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 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
Weevils
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Mexican Avocado
Shell Ginger
In German
Mexican Avocado
Shell Ginger
In French
Mexican Avocado
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Mexican Avocado
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Mexican Avocado
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Mexican Avocado
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Mexican Avocado
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Mexican Avocado
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Laurales
Zingiberales
Family
Lauraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger
Care of Mexican Avocado and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado 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.