Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
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Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
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
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Shell Ginger
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Shell Ginger
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
planta del papiro
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
planta do papiro
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Papyrus
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Papyrus Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Papyrus are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Papyrus
Care of Shell Ginger and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.