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Alpinia zerumbet

'Golden Spice'


Golden Spice Ginger




Family
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Alpinia
Species
zerumbet
Cultivar
'Golden Spice'
Category
Tropicals
Height
1-2.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
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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