Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Rash
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Making Perfumes, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Rosa arkansana
In German
Shell Ginger
Rosa arkansana
In French
Shell Ginger
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Shell Ginger and Prairie Wild Rose 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 Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.