Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Asia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
ALCEA rosea 'Nigra'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Black Hollyhock, Hollyhock
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Hydrangea
In German
Shell Ginger
Hortensie
In French
Shell Ginger
Hortensia
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Hortensia
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Hortênsia
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Hortensja
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock
Wondering what are the properties of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock? We provide you with everything About Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock. Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns and Black Hollyhock doesn't have thorns. Also Shell Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Shell Ginger has allergic reactions like Rash and Black Hollyhock has allergic reactions like Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Hollyhock season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Black Hollyhock is Loam while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Hollyhock is Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Hollyhock height is 15.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Black Hollyhock flower color: Chocolate and Black
- Black Hollyhock leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock
Care of Shell Ginger and Black Hollyhock 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 Black Hollyhock pruning is done 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 Black Hollyhock needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.