Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold, Brown
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
HELIANTHUS angustifolius
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Swamp Sunflower
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Hydrangea
In German
Shell Ginger
Hortensie
In French
Shell Ginger
Hortensia
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Hortensia
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Hortênsia
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Hortensja
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Hibiscus
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower
Wondering what are the properties of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower? We provide you with everything About Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower. Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns and Swamp Sunflower doesn't have thorns. Also Shell Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Shell Ginger has allergic reactions like Rash and Swamp Sunflower has allergic reactions like Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swamp Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Swamp Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Swamp Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Swamp Sunflower height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Swamp Sunflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Brown
- Swamp Sunflower leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower
Care of Shell Ginger and Swamp Sunflower 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 Swamp Sunflower 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 Swamp Sunflower needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.