Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Caribbean
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Shell Ginger
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Shell Ginger
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Jacaranda
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Jacaranda Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Jacaranda are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Jacaranda
Care of Shell Ginger and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.