Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
संतरा
In German
Shell Ginger
Mandarine
In French
Shell Ginger
mandarine
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
mandarina
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
tangerina
In Polish
Shell Imbir
mandarynka
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Tangerine
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Tangerine Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Tangerine are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Tangerine
Care of Shell Ginger and Tangerine 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 Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.