Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rash
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
चुकंदर
In German
Shell Ginger
Rübe
In French
Shell Ginger
betterave
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
remolacha
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
beterraba
In Polish
Shell Imbir
buraczany
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Zingiberaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Beet
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Beet Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Beet are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Beet
Care of Shell Ginger and Beet 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 Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.