Alpinia officinarum Hance is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine of Zingiberaceae. Part of its rhizome can be used as medicine to disperse cold, relieve pain and help digestion.
Alpinia Officinarum Care
Alpinia Officinarum
Other names: Greater Galangal
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
max 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Being a tropical plant, it does like humidity, so if growing in a naturally dry place consider placing it near a fountain or pond.
Pruning
To keep your growing galangal plant looking healthy you can prune away brown, dead leaves or bloomed-out flower stalks with some clean pruning shears. New growth will continue. But note that galangal will not die back like ginger. Browning can be an indication of a problem such as underwatering.
Fertilizer
Ensuring plants are well watered and fertilized will make them less vulnerable to these pests. Unhealthy plants attract more pests.
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Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Plant the galangal rhizome when soil has warmed in the spring.
Temperature
10°F/ -12°C
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Container
Plant one rhizome per gallon-size container.
Additional
Alpinia officinarum, known as lesser galangal, is a plant in the ginger family, cultivated in Southeast Asia. It originated in China, where its name ultimately derives. It can grow 1.5 to 2 m high, with long leaves and reddish-white flowers.
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