Alpinia caerulea

Alpinia caerulea

Alpinia caerulea

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The Alpinia caerulea, commonly known as the Green Native Ginger Plant, is a striking Australian native with lush green foliage and attractive blue berries. This tropical-looking plant thrives in shaded and moist environments, making it perfect for understory planting in gardens. The plant’s broad, glossy leaves add a rainforest feel, while the white flowers in spring and summer transition into deep blue ornamental berries.

Growing Requirements:
Prefers part shade to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Requires regular watering to maintain lush foliage, especially during hot and dry periods.

Unique Features:

  • Lush tropical foliage, perfect for shade gardens.
  • Hardy and low maintenance, ideal for beginner gardeners.
  • Native to Australia, supporting local biodiversity.

Uses & Display Suggestions:
Excellent for tropical gardens, underplanting beneath trees, mass planting, or growing as an indoor feature plant in bright indirect light.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Rich, Moist, Well-Drained Soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Keep soil moist but well-drained. Apply mulch to retain moisture. Trim old leaves to encourage fresh growth. Fertilize in spring with an organic fertilizer.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-resistant; may occasionally attract snails and slugs

Mature height: 1.75 m

Mature width: 1.25 m

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Large

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring – Summer

Fruit: Yes

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