Name: Gina Florida (Zone 9a) Tropical plant collector 40 years
Yes, Torch Gingers are cool. I grow them.
They don't do well everywhere but Puerto Rico is perfect for them, the standard form gets tall (20+ feet)
But there are dwarf forms called Tulip Torches that top out around 9-10 ft
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