Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Eustoma grandiflorum
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12 - 1
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
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Shell Ginger
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Shell Ginger
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Florida Lisianthus
Order
Zingiberales
Gentianales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Shell Ginger and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.