Tapeinochilos is a group of plants in the Costaceae described as a genus in 1869. It is native to Queensland, Papuasia, and the Indonesian Province of Maluku.

Tapeinochilos thrives in partial shade, ideal for conservatories and greenhouses, blooming beautifully in spring and summer with RHS hardiness H1b.

Tapeinochilos

Tapeinochilos ananassae, commonly known as pineapple ginger, is an evergreen climbing plant from the Costaceae family. It thrives in partial shade with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is best suited for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses in the UK, where it can be propagated by stem cuttings in spring. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it an attractive choice for indoor or protected garden environments.

Pineapple ginger (Tapeinochilos ananassae) thrives in partial shade, ideal for conservatories and greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer.