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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Brown and white banded stems with narrow bamboo like, bright green leaves.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Bright red bracts bearing bright yellow flowers.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Bamboo Ginger
  • Red Snake Ginger
  • Spiral Ginger

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Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: 2018-03-03
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 4000-09-28
This plant gets very tall and spreads rampantly. Zone 10a at leas
Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: 2017-02-17
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-21
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