Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
not available
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Shell Ginger
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Shell Ginger
In French
Red Chokeberry
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Shell jengibre
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Red aronii
Shell Imbir
In Latin
arbutifolia
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger
Care of Red Chokeberry and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry 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.