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Alpinia zerumbet
Shell Ginger Among Other Names
Alpinia · Zingiberaceae
Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger among other names, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia. The plants can grow up to 2.5 to 3 meters (8 to 10 ft) tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers.
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Classification
Genus
Alpinia
Family
Zingiberaceae
Common name
Shell Ginger Among Other Names
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Alpinia zerumbet belongs to the Alpinia genus within the Zingiberaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Variegated'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Shell Ginger Among Other Names.
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Further reading
- 01Alpinia zerumbet taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service