Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Peppertree
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Peppertree
Shell Ginger
In German
Peppertree
Shell Ginger
In French
Peppertree
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
peppertree
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Peppertree
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Peppertree
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Peppertree
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Peppertree and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Peppertree and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Shell Ginger
Care of Peppertree and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Peppertree 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.