Alpinia formosana ‘No Stripe’

dwarf shell ginger

Evergreen perennial for tropical foliage effects. White flowers with red and gold accents appear in summer-fall where frost is rare.

Altura	4–7 pies
Ancho	3–9 pies
Tolera	Calor, Suelo húmedo, Macetas, Descuido
Riego	Moderado
This ginger should be watered deeply every week or two once it's established. It doesn't want to ever dry out completely. Plants in pots will require more frequent watering. Appreciates water-retentive, well-drained soil but not finicky.
Resiste hasta	15 °F
Exposición	Sombra total – Pleno sol
Características	Forma matas, Con flores, Follaje vistoso, Produce hijuelos, Tropical
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para plantar, En maceta: tierra para macetas, Tolera suelo pesado
Fertilización	Uso general a media concentración
Origen	Taiwán, Japón
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	6, 8, 9, 13–24, H1, H2

Notas de cultivo

Plants in colder areas will grow back from the roots in spring after winter freezes but won't bloom.

Because they bloom on last season's growth, plants in mild, warmer areas, like the coast and coastal valleys of Southern California and favored warm belts in Central California, are more likely to produce flowers.

Prune older stems at the base as the foliage becomes tatty or yellow. Groom spent flowers if unsightly.

Fertilize for more vigorous growth.

Interés especial

Most commonly seen with pinstripe variegation, this selection has mostly green foliage.

Fleshy, ginger-like rhizomes easily dug and divided. Divide in late spring for best results or anytime until late fall.

Worth a try in full shade with ample moisture in the low desert.

Enlaces

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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