Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America, Brazil
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Rash
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Pink Pineapple
In German
Shell Ginger
Pink Pineapple
In French
Shell Ginger
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Pink Pineapple
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple
Care of Shell Ginger and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.