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Hedychium Species, Java Ginger

Hedychiumhorsfieldii

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Hedychium horsfieldii by Todd_Boland

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Genus

Hedychium (hed-EE-kee-um)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Hollywood, Florida

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

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negative

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