Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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
-
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
-
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Shell Ginger
Valencia-orange
In French
Shell Ginger
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange
Care of Shell Ginger and Valencia Orange 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 Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.