Etlingera elatior
TORCH GINGER, GRAND TURMERIC
Zingiberaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: pink & crimson

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Etlingera elatior
TORCH GINGER, GRAND TURMERIC
Zingiberaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink & crimson

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: large planter, accents, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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