Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia (al-PIN-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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