Zingiber

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Sketch of ginger plant


Plant Characteristics
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Indomalaysia, E Asia, N Australia
Cultivation
Exposure: sun to part-shade"sun to part-shade" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Water: regular"regular" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property.
Features: varies: flowers"Varies: flowers" is not in the list (evergreen, deciduous, flowers, fragrance, edible, fruit, naturalizes, invasive, foliage, birds, ...) of allowed values for the "Features" property., roots"Roots" is not in the list (evergreen, deciduous, flowers, fragrance, edible, fruit, naturalizes, invasive, foliage, birds, ...) of allowed values for the "Features" property., foliage
Scientific Names

Zingiberaceae >

Zingiber >


About 60 species exist in the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family, but the only one we commonly eat is the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. The herbaceous and evergreen rhizomatous plants form clumps. They are perennial herbs. Leaves are normally narrow and arranged in 2 ranks on upright stems. Blooms are often very bright colors and appear cone-like, with the waxy-looking bracts overlapping. These inflorescences rise from the plant's base in summer. The majority are frost tender, though some do well in temperate gardens.

Cultivation

Zingiber calendar?
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April: divide
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Notes:

Most like nutrient-rich, moist soil with good drainage, and full to part shade. They like a warm, humid climate.

Propagation

Most are easily propagated by division in early spring.

Pests and diseases

Species

Approx 60 species, including:

Gallery

References

  • Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381

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