Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Angelonia
In German
Shell Ginger
Angelonia
In French
Shell Ginger
Angelonia
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Angelonia
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Angelonia
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Angelonia
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Angelonia
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Angelonia Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Angelonia are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Angelonia
Care of Shell Ginger and Angelonia 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 Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.