About
A clump-forming, aromatic, rhizomatous perennial to about 1.5m tall from India and Southeast Asia, with erect stems bearing two-ranked, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and a cylindrical, pine cone-like inflorescence on a separate stalk, bearing small, white flowers emerging from overlapping, pale green bracts. A bold tropical plant for a warm, humid glasshouse or sheltered border in warm climates.
About the genus
Zingiber are aromatic rhizomatous perennials with alternate, oblong leaves in two ranks, and cone-like inflorescences with overlapping, sometimes brightly coloured bracts, and 3-petalled flowers
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.