Alpinia Species, Indian Ginger, Snap Ginger (Alpinia calcarata)

Alpinia calcarata

Indian Ginger, Snap Ginger (Alpinia calcarata) blooms not fully open ... (Photo courtesy of Forest and Kim Starr. Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula, Maui, Hawaii. October 24, 2007)

by htop Dec 28, 2007 6:23 AM

my mistake this isn't shell ginger, it is Indian Ginger, Snap Ginger (Alpinia calcarata)

by sunkissed Jan 9, 2011 8:25 AM

Sorry this isn't shell ginger...Indian Ginger, Snap Ginger (Alpinia calcarata)

by sunkissed Jan 9, 2011 8:26 AM

close up of bloom in June FL Z9b

by sunkissed Jul 24, 2015 3:13 PM

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Type

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Condition

Zone 11, Sun to Partial Shade

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