DISCLAIMER
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia.
- They can grow up to 8 to 10 ft (2.4 to 3.0 m) tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers.
- They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and traditional medicine.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Feed shell ginger plants monthly during spring and summer, using a general-purpose liquid fertilizer.
- For containerized plants, dilute the fertilizer to half of the strength indicated on the package label.
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LIGHT REQUIREMENT
WATER REQUIREMENT
- Water regularly to keep the soil surface moist, but not soggy.
RE-POTTING SERVICES
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