Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Columnar Cacti
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Reduce watering in winter
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
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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
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
cleistocactus winteri
In German
Shell Ginger
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
Shell Ginger
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Alpinia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Alpinieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color:
Care of Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Shell Ginger and Cleistocactus Winteri 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 Cleistocactus Winteri 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 Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.