Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
China
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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 excessively, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Wintersweet
In German
Shell Ginger
Wintersweet
In French
Shell Ginger
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
wintersweet
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
wintersweet
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Wintersweet
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zingiberaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Alpinia
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Wintersweet
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Wintersweet Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Wintersweet are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Wintersweet
Care of Shell Ginger and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.