Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Alpinia

Species:

Alpinia caerulea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Remove fleshy aril before sowing. Warm temperatures (20-25°C) required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI