Description: Alpinia malaccensis is a herbaceous perennial in the Zingiberaceae family. Its native range is from Indonesia to Malaysia. Familiar names include Ornamental Ginger and Malacca Ginger. It grows naturally in rocky shaded outcrops at medium to low altitudes. It is used medicinally and is used as an oil to cook food. The entire plant has a fragrance to it and is emitted if bruised. It can grow to around 4 feet tall and wide with evergreen foliage. The leaves are 4-6 feet long and a few feet wide. The flowers have unique colors where the outside is white, and the throat is a deep orange with maroon streaks. It prefers to grow in the sun to part shade and light shade with average water needs. Zones 10-11 Germination Soak seeds for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1/2" deep, then tamp seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 30-60 days.
Price: 9.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-02-08T05:57:22.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Type: Perennial
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Watering: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam
