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Torch Ginger Red
Torch Ginger Red
₹400.00
Classification: Zingiberaceae
Botanical name: Etlingera elatior
Propagation: Rhizomes
Sold as: Healthy rhizomes
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The torch ginger a showy addition to the tropical landscape, as it is a large plant with a variety of unusual, colorful blooms. These showy plants flower seasonally on bare flower stalks with cone-shaped flower heads. On the plant’s upright stems grow leathery leaves that are around 3 feet long with a central groove. The plants grow tall up to 12 feet over time. Excellent driveway and corner plants in landscaping.
Plants are sold as rhizomes. They are cleaned, disinfected and packed for dispatch
Growing instructions:
If torch gingers are planted together, space them at least 6 ft apart. Dig the soil 1 ft in diameter for planting. Good black/ red soil mixed with dried manure and compost are good. Level the land so that water does not stagnate at the base. The rhizomes should be planted not more than 6 inches deep. Do not heap soil at the base as leaves sprout from the rhizome. Water well after planting. Thereafter only when the soil is drying out. Once the leaves have sprouted water well and ensure there is no stagnation around the base of the plant. Heliconia and gingers should start sprouting leaves within 2-3 weeks. Flowering will start after around 8 months. Use dried organic manure 4-5 times a year. NPK 10-10-10 can be used once a year after the plant has attained a year in maturity. The flowering stalks should be cut at the base to promote new stalks and flowering.
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