Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
-
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Shell Ginger
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Shell Ginger
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Alpinieae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is 25.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Shell Ginger and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.