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Alpinia purpurata


Red Ginger, Ostrich Plume




Family
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Alpinia
Species
purpurata
Category
Tropicals
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
It prefers partial shade and moist humid conditions, although it can tolerate full sun in some climates. It tends to like to be well watered and not left to dry out. Ginger can also be grown as a houseplant and its cut flowers can be used in arrangements. Ginger tends to spread.
Habitat
Malaysia, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Central America
Flower Description
Small white flower on top of long brightly coloured red bracts.
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