Scientific Name: Alpinia galanga

Common Name: ‘Spice Ginger’

Hardiness: Zones 7 to 11

Ornamental Features:

‘Spice Ginger’ has a thick bushy growth habit. The narrow dark green leaves emit a pleasant spicy fragrance when brushed. The rhizomes of this plant are commonly used in Asian cooking. The blooms are cream colored flowers with red stripes. It grows 3 to 5 feet tall in part shade to full sun.

Applications:

An excellent landscape plant for warm climates to provide a tropical look. It can also be used as a patio pot plant. The spicy fragrance of the foliage is an unusual characteristic.

Pot Size and Finish Time:

Best suited for a 3 gallon pot and will finish in 5 to 6 months. Plant one liner per pot.

Culture:

Light: 30% shade to full sun

Temperature: 65° - 95° F

Soil / Watering: Use a well draining professional mix, keep evenly moist.

Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm (N). For top dress or soil incorporation, follow label rates for medium feeders.

Pest/Disease Problems:

Preventative spray for insect pests. Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and bacterial pathogens. A preventative drench with a soil fungicide will help to prevent root rot.

For Availability and More Information:

Contact David McDonald

3941 Britt Road

Mount Dora, FL 32757

(352) 385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax

www.agristarts4.com

david@agristarts4.com