Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Ivory
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
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 as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Red Elderberry
In German
Shell Ginger
Rote Holunder
In French
Shell Ginger
Red sureau
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Dipsacales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry
Care of Shell Ginger and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.