Zingiber rubens

Also Known As

Bengal Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

8a-11

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Zingiber rubens plant details

Zingiber rubens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red and yellow 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber rubens

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: edible, medicinal, rare, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber rubens

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zingiber rubens is a species from Nepal, Sikkim to India and is a very cold hardy ginger. It grows to about four feet with typical Zingiber foliage and very pretty bright red bracts blooming on short stems at ground level. The flowers are said to be edible and are a showy pale yellow with dark red speckling. The rhizomes are used in Indian medicine. These are small plants grown from seed.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Zingiber rubens plant

How to Grow Zingiber rubens

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant