Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Red Pitaya
In German
Shell Ginger
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Shell Ginger
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya
Care of Shell Ginger and Red Pitaya 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 Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.