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Nicolaia elatior, Etlingera elatior, Phaeomeria magnifica,Torch Ginger Pink - Kadiyam Nursery

Zingiberaceae or Ginger family, Etlingera elatior, Phaeomeria magnifica,Torch Ginger Pink

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Common name:
Torch Ginger Pink
Regional name:
Marathi - Torch Ginger
Category:
Shrubs
Family:
Zingiberaceae or Ginger family
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing
Water:
Normal, Can tolerate more
Primarily grown for:
Flowers
Flowering season:
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Flower or Inflorescence color:
Red
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
4 to 6 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
2 to 4 meters
Plant Form:
Spreading, Upright or Erect
Special Character:
  • Good for Cut flowers
  • Good for screening
  • Grows best in humid and warm regions
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Less than ten

Plant Description:

- This plant signifies all things tropical.
- The magnific torch ginger ia a gigantic herb forming clumps of robust, leafy, arching canes over 6 m high.
- Bears alternete, pointed leaves to 60cm long in 2 ranks.
- The striking inflorosence of large, torch like heads of brilliant red, brightened by yellow-margined lips of the small red flowers.
- Flowers are used in expensive floral decoration.

Growing tips:

- This is an easy plant to grow - if you have the space for it. If you do not have space - grow alpinias or the smaller heliconia.
- Can be planted in full sunlight - in coastal areas, in semi shade - in moderate areas and in full shade - in very hot and dry areas.
- Plants require fertile, water retentive soils.- Give them the space and they will flourish