Name: Zingiber zerumbet (Shampoo Ginger)
Brand: Rare Dragon Fruit
Price: 20.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Description:

Zingiber zerumbet (Shampoo Ginger)

Looks great as an understory planting or in pots.

A basel green cone is produced in Summer with creamy white flowers. At the end of the bloom the cone turns red.

Widely known as shampoo ginger due to the milky substance found in the cone, which is traditionally used in many cultures in South East Asia

The roots are also a valuable herbal medicine, usually ground, and used for various ailments. Deciduous.

Grows 1.5 to 2m

Care:

Prefers tropical or subtropical climates, or warm protected areas in Temperate climates

Part shade

Well-drained fertile soil

Other Names:

Awapuhi, bitter ginger, shampoo ginger, pinecone ginger and aromatic ginger

Shipping

All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)

Deciduous in Winter

This plant is still dormant. You will receive a rhizome

When posted the plant will be sent bare-rooted wrapped in slightly damp newspaper.

Zingiber zerumbet (Shampoo Ginger)

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