General Plant Information (Edit)
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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Attractive 6 to 12 inch bright red bracts surrounding small white tubular flowers.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dwarf Red Ginger

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Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-21

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