Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
loganberry is a hybrid
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
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 for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
RUBUS x loganobaccus
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Loganberry
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Loganberry
In German
Shell Ginger
Loganbeere
In French
Shell Ginger
Loganberry
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Loganberry
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Είδος μούρου
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
framboesa silvestre
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Loganberry
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Loganberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Loganberry
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Loganberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Loganberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loganberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Loganberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Loganberry Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Loganberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Loganberry are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Loganberry flower color: White
- Loganberry leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Loganberry
Care of Shell Ginger and Loganberry 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 Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.