Alpinia purpurata (Red Ginger, Ostrich Plume)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Alpinia |
| Species | purpurata |
| Category | Tropicals |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | It prefers partial shade and moist humid conditions, although it can tolerate full sun in some climates. It tends to like to be well watered and not left to dry out. Ginger can also be grown as a houseplant and its cut flowers can be used in arrangements. Ginger tends to spread. |
| Habitat | Malaysia, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Central America |
| Flower Description | Small white flower on top of long brightly coloured red bracts. |
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