Alpinia zerumbet
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The Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as the Green Ginger Plant, is a stunning tropical plant featuring lush green foliage and striking shell-like flowers. This evergreen perennial grows in a clumping habit, forming dense, upright stems with broad, glossy leaves that create a lush, rainforest-like appearance. In late spring to summer, it produces beautifully fragrant, pink and white flowers, adding a decorative touch to any garden.

Growing Requirements:
Thrives in part shade to full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently damp for best growth. Prefers warm, humid conditions but can tolerate mild cold temperatures.

Unique Features:

  • Ornamental tropical foliage with an elegant upright form.
  • Exotic, fragrant flowers in summer.
  • Hardy and low-maintenance once established.

Uses & Display Suggestions:
Perfect for tropical gardens, understory planting, large containers, or as a feature plant in sheltered outdoor spaces. Adds lush greenery to patios, poolside areas, and mass planting designs.

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. Water regularly during dry periods. Fertilize in spring with an organic fertilizer to promote lush growth and flowering. Trim dead leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-resistant but may attract snails and aphids in humid conditions

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: Pink and White

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Spring – Summer

Fruit: No

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