Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Alpinia

Species:

Alpinia nutans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

20–45 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; remove fleshy fruit coating before sowing. Requires warm temperatures (24-28°C) and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI