Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Rash
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Alocasia
In German
Shell Ginger
Alocasia
In French
Shell Ginger
Alocasia
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Alocasia
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Alocasia
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Alocasia
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Arales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Alpinieae
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Alocasia
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Alocasia Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Alocasia are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Alocasia
Care of Shell Ginger and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
