Scientific Name: Zingiber sp
Common Name: ‘Milky
Way’
Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Milky
Way’ is an herbaceous tropical perennial with a compact growth habit that produces
multiple stems that grow to a maximum height of 3 feet. The foliage is light to medium green. ‘Milky
Way’ produces multiple basal blooms of white cones sometimes with a slight pink shading.
Cones are occasionally produced on stem terminals also. Naturally goes dormant in Winter.
Habit and Growth Rate:
This
plant is well suited to medium shade to full sun landscapes in warm climates.
It also works well as a tropical foliage plant or patio plant.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for an 8” pot size and will finish in about 5 months.
Culture:
Light: 50% shade to full sun
Temperature: 55° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use a well draining professional mix that is
slightly acidic, keep evenly moist. During dormancy, keep rhizomes dry and free
from freezing.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm
(N), weekly. Supplement with magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons
once per month. 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
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax