Alpinia Species, Cinnamon Ginger, Dwarf Cardamom, False Cardamom, Shellflower

Alpinianutans

Genus
Alpinia (al-PIN-ee-uh)
Species
nutans (NUT-ans)
Synonym
Alpinia molucana
Catimbium nutans
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Gainesville, Florida(2 reports)

Jacksonville, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Orange Park, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Ainaloa, Hawaii

Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Kurtistown, Hawaii

Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Nanawale Estates, Hawaii

Pahoa, Hawaii

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Okatie, South Carolina

Beaumont, Texas

Plano, Texas

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(Zone 5a) | April 2007 | neutral

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