Photo of Zingiber macradenium flower by Tejas Tropicals

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Zingiber macradenium

Also Known As

  • Zingiber macrodenium 'Chocolate Ball'
  • Chocolate Ball Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Zingiber macradenium plant details

Zingiber macradenium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber macradenium

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: rare, showy, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber macradenium

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gorgeous Zingiber with chocolate red cones and flowers resembling orchids, white with blue throats. It does go into dormancy so should take zone 8 temperatures. Rare and beautiful.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Zingiber macradenium plant

How to Grow Zingiber macradenium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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