Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Not avaialable
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
-
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
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, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
cortland apple
In German
Shell Ginger
Cortland Apfel
In French
Shell Ginger
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
manzana Cortland
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
cortland apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cortland Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple
Care of Shell Ginger and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.