Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
-
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Shell Ginger
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Shell Ginger
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Euphorbiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alpinieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Kukui
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Kukui Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Kukui are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Shell Ginger and Kukui
Care of Shell Ginger and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.