Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Shell Ginger
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Shell Ginger
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
árbol del pan
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Urticales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alpinieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Breadfruit
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Breadfruit Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Breadfruit are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Breadfruit
Care of Shell Ginger and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.