How to tend a Zingiber officinale
Also known as: Amomum angustifolium Salisb., Amomum zingiber L., Zingiber aromaticum Noronha, Zingiber blancoi Hassk., Zingiber confine Miq., Zingiber officinale f. macrorhizonum (Makino) M.Hiroe, Zingiber officinale f. rubens (Makino) M.Hiroe, Zingiber zingiber H.Karst., Curcuma longifolia Wall., Zingiber majus Rumph.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunlight, resistant to half shade, avoid strong sunlight
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients, pH value 5-7
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Southeast Asia Tropical areas
- Category
- Zingiberaceae, Zingiber
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period in autumn
- Flower colors
- yellow green, fruit yellow
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