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Hedychium coccineum (Hedychium coccineum)

Hedychium coccineum, the scarlet ginger lily, is a tropical perennial with fragrant red-orange flower spikes and lush foliage, thriving in warm climates.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil. A loamy mix with added compost or organic matter is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water more frequently during active growth and flowering.

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil. A loamy mix with added compost or organic matter is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-27°C; protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-2.5 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Gandasulium coccineum (Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.) Kuntze
Hedychium aurantiacum Roscoe
Hedychium carneum G.Lodd.
Hedychium longifolium Roscoe
Hedychium roscoei Wall. ex Roscoe
Hedychium squarrosum Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyZingiberaceae
  • genusHedychium
  • speciesHedychium coccineum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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