Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Amomum

Species:

Amomum plicatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

20–45 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Requires warm temperatures and high humidity for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI