Scientific Name: Alpinia zerumbet
Common Name: Shell
Ginger
Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Shell Ginger’ will reach 6-8ft tall and
produces cream colored, shell shaped blooms.
Habit and Growth Rate:
This
plant makes an excellent landscape specimen.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 10” pot size and will finish in about 6 months.
Culture:
Light: 65 – 70% Shade
Temperature: 65° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use
a well draining professional mix that is slightly acidic. Keep soil evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm (N), supplement with magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons. For top dress or soil incorporation, follow label rates.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Employ
good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and bacterial pathogens. A
preventative drench with a soil fungicide such as Banrot will help to prevent
root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact David McDonald
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax