ALPINIA
Alpinia purpurata
A decorative shrub with long leaves and striking, large flower spikes, Alpinia creates a lush, tropical atmosphere.
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Likes partial shade
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Medium grower
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Water regularly
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Height up to 1.5 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Alpinia (red ginger) |
| Latin name | Alpinia purpurata |
| Origin | Maluku, Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, Malaysia |
| Height | Up to 1.5 meters |
| Growth habit | Bushy, upright |
| Location (take into account) | |
| Light requirements | Half shade |
| Water requirement | Regularly |
| Windproof | Preferably sheltered |
| Fertilization | Fertilize moderately; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead stems and/or flowers occasionally |
| Leaves | Elongated, somewhat larger leaves |
| Fruits | Rare outside its natural tropical environment |
| Flowers | Upright bright red to pink bracts with small white flowers in between that bloom for a short time |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets. Caution: Not for consumption. |