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    Alpinia luteocarpa

    Also Known As

    • Bamboo Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Alpinia luteocarpa plant details

    Called Bamboo Ginger because it's said to resemble a small clump of bamboo, but is not related. It's worth noting the beauty that is unique to this ginger, beyond the bamboo comparison. The fragrant arrow shaped leathery leaves are silvery-green on top, reddish-purple underneath, held on striking red stems. A compact ginger, maxing out at about 3 feet high, Alpinia luteocarpa is nice in containers, where the leaf color and fragrance can be appreciated up close. Growing outdoors is ideal, but it needs protection from prolonged freezing.

    Alpinia luteocarpa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green and red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - 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 Alpinia luteocarpa

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, fragrant foliage, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia luteocarpa

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - 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

    This variety of Ginger boasts dark green leaves with red undersides. Bamboo Ginger is also a fragrant ginger that looks like a dwarf bamboo bush with a great clumping habit! Perfect patio container plant. Prefers some shade. Mature height of 2-3'. Zones 7 and higher.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Alpinia luteocarpa plant

    How to Grow Alpinia luteocarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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