Description
Enjoy and spread fragrance by growing a excellent Alpinia plant which have very showy and fragrant flowe
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alpinia Purpurata, Red Ginger - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Aplinia is a tall, upright, herbaceous, evergreen plant in Zingiberaceae family. Leafy cane like stems arise from rhizomes. The rhizomes spread laterally in thick clusters, producing aerial shoots. The inflorescence is a compact spike with a cluster of bracts overlapping to form a funnel shape.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 18 inch (46 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Red Ginger,Ornamental Ginger |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Upto 12 feet. |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | All year round. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting and care
Although they are not especially picky about their soil, it s not uncommon for the plants to experience a mild magnesium deficiency. In this case, supply them with a pinch or two Epsom salts every month or so to keep the leaves green and healthy.
Alpinia Purpurata care
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| Temperature | They can survive temperatures down to 50F. |
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| Harvest Season | All year round. |
Alpinia Purpurata special feature
The showy red inflorescence is floral bracts and flowers are of white color.
Alpinia Purpurata uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is useful as a tall informal hedge or screen also used as a shrub border in mass plantings or as a specimen plant