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Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)

Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata) is a tropical evergreen perennial prized for its vibrant, cone-shaped red bracts and fragrant white flowers, adding dramatic color to lands

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Sunlight

Bright, Indirect Light

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Regular Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, Indirect Light

Thrives in bright, filtered light. Direct sun can scorch leaves.

Water

Consistent Moisture

Prefers consistently moist soil but requires excellent drainage.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature

Warm

Prefers average to warm temperatures, ideally between 18-27°C. Avoid cold drafts.

Fertilizer

Regular Feeding

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season; reduce in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.5-2.5 m

Spread

0.5-1.0 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Alpinia grandis K.Schum.
Guillainia novoebudica F.Muell.
Guillainia purpurata Vieill.
Languas purpurata (Vieill.) Kaneh.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyZingiberaceae
  • genusAlpinia
  • speciesAlpinia purpurata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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