Ginger

Ginger Care

Zingiber Officinale

What is the plant

A tropical look is not out of reach even when your garden is far north of the equator. Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), a perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b to 11, features lush banana-like leaves and red flowers that make a big impact in the garden. Torch ginger reaches 15 to 20 feet tall in its native Southeast Asia, but it generally won't reach that size in a cooler climate. Brilliant, red cone-shaped flowers give torch ginger its name, but to get those fiery blossoms, you need to grow it in a suitable site and provide proper care.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Does best when allowed to dry out between watering.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Sun/Partial Shade.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Bring your ginger indoors when the soil temperature falls below 50 degrees F if you plan to allow your plants to rest rather than harvesting the rhizomes.

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Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
Popularity
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