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Alpinia vittata (Striped Narrow Leaf Ginger, Variegated Ginger)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002556



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia
Species: Alpinia vittata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Herb
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Subtropical
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
  • White
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Oriental Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Rhizomes
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Bernieh (621) wrote on Jun 25 2013
It is a tropical species that does not take colder
weather well. In cooler climates, it must be kept
indoors or a greenhouse over winter.

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