Alpinia rugosa

Description

Alipinia rugosa is native to Southern Hainan in China, where it grows in tropical conditions. As a geophyte it has an underground storage system, a rhizome, which it grows from and uses to store nutrients and water. This tropical ginger species produces deep green leathery leaves, which are rippled towards the venation, with have a fuzzy texture.

WATERING

In S/S water when the top surface of the soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 10%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect. Avoid direct sunlight.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season (April – September).

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years using a houseplant compost or when roots appear from the bottom of the nursery container.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.