Alpinia zerumbet 'Golden Spice' (Golden Spice Ginger)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Alpinia |
| Species | zerumbet |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Spice' |
| Category | Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-2.5 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Alpinia zerumbet is best grown in rich medium-wet, to wet well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade in hot summer climates, is recommended. Indoors, the plant must have bright light and humid conditions. Flowering rarely occurs before the second year. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Flowers have white or pink perianths with yellow labella with red spots and stripes. There are three stamens, but only one has pollen. There is one pistil. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is globose with many striations. |
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