Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Asia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
14-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Rash
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Not Available
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, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Shell Ginger
Kolbenfaden
In French
Shell Ginger
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Alismatales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Alpinieae
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Shell Ginger and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.