Shell Ginger, Light Galangal
Alpinia zerumbet “Variegata” is a cultivar that differs from the wild type (Alpinia zerumbet) in its yellow-green variegated leaves.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 3 meters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Perennial and evergreen
Poisonous: No, tubers and fruits are edible
Origin: The wild type is native to tropical Asia (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)
Botany
Name: Alpinia zerumbet “Variegata”
Family: Zingiberaceae
Categories: Indoor Plants |
