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    Zingiber zerumbet

    Also Known As

    • Amomum zerumbet
    • Zingiber zerumbet 'Awapuhi'
    • Awapuhi Pine Cone Ginger
    • Awapuhi Pinecone Giner
    • Awapuhi Shampoo ginger
    • Bitter Ginger
    • Wild Ginger
    • `Awapuhi Kuahiwi

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Zingiber zerumbet plant details

    Zingiber zerumbet is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red 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 zerumbet

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber zerumbet

    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

    This Ginger has dark green tropical looking foliage that reaches 6'. The inflorescence resembles green pinecones that turn red and last for several weeks. They have a waxy lush appearance that make spectacular cut flowers. It's cold hardy to zone 8. Consider this one for your tropical garden.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Zingiber zerumbet plant

    How to Grow Zingiber zerumbet

    • 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

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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