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.

Watering

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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