Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
Fruits
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Jostaberry
In German
Shell Ginger
Jostaberry
In French
Shell Ginger
casseille
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Jostaberry
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Jostaberry
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Jostaberry
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Saxifragales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Jostaberry
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Jostaberry Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Jostaberry are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Jostaberry
Care of Shell Ginger and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.