Overview

Caulokaempferia linearis is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Caulokaempferia, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Caulokaempferia linearis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include sub-tropical and patio and container plants.

About

Caulokaempferia linearis is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Caulokaempferia genus, belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position. This plant prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for sub-tropical gardens, patios, and containers, it is best propagated by division in late spring and offers interest during the spring and summer seasons. It requires protection in the UK, with a hardiness rating of H1a.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Caulokaempferia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Caulokaempferia linearis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Caulokaempferia linearis

Propagation

Division in late spring

Pest resistance

Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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