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MalaysiaProject wrote:
Etlingera elatior 'Red Torch'
Torch Ginger, Wax Flower

I've just joined Dave's Garden and have posted my Etlingera elatior (Bunga Kantan) plant located in Malaysia which is producing a lot of seeds that I'd like to trade. But, I want to make sure that I am classifying it correctly. I've listed it under "Red Torch" as it looks closest to the plants on this page: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/186641/ opposed to the lighter flowers here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31505/.

My plant is a deep pink color not a dark red. An image of my flowering plant can be found here: http://kriste3.fatcow.com/Blog/Malaysia-0041.jpg .

It is definitely not as dark as this flower I found online: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobiledoll/3748555645/ .

Can someone help me classify it?

Also if anyone is interested, I do have a lot of fresh seeds right now (check my have list in my profile).

Thanks!