Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Brazil
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Laburnum anagyroides
Habitat
Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
-
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Laburnum
In German
Shell Ginger
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Shell Ginger
Laburnum
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Laburnum
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Laburnum
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Złotokap
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Shell Ginger and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.