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RED STEM GINGER
Curcuma x 'Red Emperor'
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 2607)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 10-13 · Mature Height: 30-36 Inches · Mature Spread: 18-20 Inches
Buy Red Stem Ginger online. Brilliant red stems and leaf highlights set this architectural plant off from the "less splendored" tropicals. A member of the ginger family with showy pink flowers that emerge from the ground.
Family: Zingiberaceae · Common Name: Red Stem Ginger
FREE with every plant purchased:
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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RED STEM GINGER Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Pink |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Annual |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Shade |
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RED STEM GINGER Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Curcuma is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions, however it does like moist and slightly boggy soil locations. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Virginia - Jul 03, 2012
Ocala, Florida (Hardiness Zone: 8)
This plant is spectacular in its' second year. It does not tolerate Florida sun. Last year it was very unhappy (and so was I) and I thought it was a dud. Overwintered in large pot, died back (it is a curcuma after all)and then it came back beautifully this Spring. Pot is in very bright light from the South - no direct sun touches it. Has masses of leaves, strong new shoots and dark red stems. Definitely a plant for patient, hands-on gardeners. Try it, you will enjoy the challenge.