Tampala

Shell Ginger

About Tampala and Shell Ginger

Tampala

Shell Ginger

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia

Types

Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty

Number of Varieties

1020

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-158-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

12-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Red, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Requires plenty of water during the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Apply 8-4-6 amount

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Rhizomes

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 As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Amaranthoideae

Alpinioideae

Number of Species

-150

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Shell Ginger

Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Shell Ginger. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Shell Ginger has allergic reactions like . 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 Tampala and Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tampala and Shell Ginger

Season and care of Tampala and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Shell Ginger season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.

Tampala and Shell Ginger Physical Information

Tampala and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Shell Ginger are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tampala and Shell Ginger

Care of Tampala and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala 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 Tampala 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.