Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Rash
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Shell Ginger
Nickende Distel
In French
Shell Ginger
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
musk Thistle
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle
Care of Shell Ginger and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.