About
Renealmia battenbergiana is a ginger perennial producing the characteristic cane-like stems, lance-shaped leaves and colourful flower bracts of the genus. A rewarding plant for a warm, humid, sheltered border or heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Renealmia are perennial gingers from tropical Africa and the Americas with cane-like stems, long, lance-shaped leaves and spikes of flowers with colourful bracts. Grown in warm, humid, sheltered borders and heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.