Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Etlingera (et-LING-er-a) (Info)
Species: elatior (ee-LAY-tee-or) (Info)
Synonym:Nicolaia elatior
Synonym:Phaeomeria magnifica
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7 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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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