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    Zingiber malaysianum

    Also Known As

    • Alpinia malayensis 'Midnight'
    • Zingiber malaysianum 'Midnight Black'
    • Zingiber malaysianum 'Midnight'
    • Black Ginger
    • Midnight Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Zingiber malaysianum plant details

    Zingiber malaysianum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black, burgundy and chocolate foliage. In summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber malaysianum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black, burgundy and chocolate
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, edible, exotic, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber malaysianum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ornamental ginger! Very lossy dark brown leaves on olive-colored canes. Very fragrant when rubbed, somewhat smells like ginger and overheated car coolant (lol...). Produces yellowish flowers close to the base.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Glossy almost black, lacquered leaves. Producing basal inflorescence, that are cone shaped. First it is yellow, then tiny pink flowers emerge & turn into pink cone shaped flowers. REALLY STUNNING. Grows best in some shade but can tolerate full sun. Zones 7 and higher.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    'Midnight Black' Beautiful reddish brown to almost black slender leaves with a shiny lacquered finish atop upright stems. Basal cones produce yellow flowers turning pink with age. Likes part sun to filtered shade, moist, warmth. Grows 2-5' tall and spreads 1-2', hardy zone 9-10. The plants may be trimmed to fit in box for shipping. In winter, they may be dormant potted rhizomes. Leaves have the fragrance of ginger.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Zingiber malaysianum plant

    How to Grow Zingiber malaysianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • chocolate
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zingiber mioga

    aka Zingiber mioga manacata, Edible Ginger, Japanese Hardy Ginger, Mioga Ginger, Myoga Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 1'-5'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess'

    aka Chiang Mai Princess Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess' flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Zingiber clarkei

    aka Zingiber clarkii

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10a

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Zingiber clarkei flower by Tejas Tropicals
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