Red Ginger, Ostrich Plume ginger or Pink Cone ginger

Botanical Name: Alpinia purpurata

Native Region/Environment: Malaysia

Sun/Light: Full sun in cooler climates. Part shade to part sun as growing conditions increase in temperature and dryness.

Temperature: Indoor houseplant in warm, sunny location; Outdoor in USDA Hardiness Zones 8b-12, possibly cooler with over-winter protection.

Water: Relatively constant moisture.  May require irrigation in hotter dryer conditions.

Soil: Organically rich and porous soil composition.

Growth Pattern: Grows from an underground rhizome.  In addition to budding it grows lateral aerial roots as it spreads laterally in a clumping manner.  Able to grow to substantial clumps in optimal warm and moist environments.  

Mature Size: In native or comparable environments capable of growing 12' high leafy canes.  Good potted house plant because it will will the pot potentially.

Attributes: The red ginger is known for its impressively showy and long lasting bracts that can be hues of pink, red to magenta-and it is inside the bracts are the protected flowers. Lush tropical appearance.  Great around water features.  Long lasting ornamental cut flowers.

Attractor: Specimen plant, ideal for stand alone, like in a pot, of as a prominent landscape feature.

Pot: 3.5" or 4"