Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Cryptanthus Bromeliads
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
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Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
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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, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Shell Ginger
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Shell Ginger
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Alpinia
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is .
Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:
Care of Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Shell Ginger and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.