Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Snow Bush
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Shell Ginger
In German
Schnee Bush
Shell Ginger
In French
neige Bush
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Shell jengibre
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Snow Bush and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Snow Bush and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Shell Ginger
Care of Snow Bush and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.