An Australian Native which is as Green and Gold as well the Alpinia Zerumbet Variegated, also known as the Shell Ginger. A beautiful foliage plant perfect for bringing the Jungle vibes and a bit of pop!
Care:
- Alpinia will appreciate a position that gets lots of bright indirect light, and even a little dappled sun occasionally wouldn’t hurt.
- Avoid extended exposure to hot direct sun though or the leaves may burn.
- It’s important to keep up a regular watering routine.
- In summer you want to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
- To monitor this, you can use your finger to poke into the top 5 cm of potting mix and feel the soil moisture level before watering.
- If it feels particularly wet, let it dry out for longer.
- Overwatering can lead to fungal issues or root rot.
- Try watering a once a week, but always testing the soil first to see if watering is necessary.
- During winter, when the plant isn’t in an active growing phase you should reduce watering frequency and use tepid/room temperature water.
- As with all plants, drainage is essential.
- Ensure that whatever vessel your plant is in, there are sufficient holes in the bottom to allow excess water to freely drain from the pot and away from the plant’s roots.
- Misting should only be done occasionally and is most effective as part of your leaf cleaning routine. (Mist and then gently wipe leaves with a cloth to clear away dust from the leaf surface.)
- Feed with liquid fertiliser fortnightly over the warm, growing period and not at all over the cooler winter months.
- Once a month you can wipe down the plants leaves using a damp cloth to clean away any dust that has collected and may be preventing the leaves from breathing.
- It’s completely normal for older fronds, typically around the base of the plant, to fade in colour or brown off as they age.
- Prune off any damaged or dying fronds using a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs so that the plant can put more energy into the newer, healthier growth
Pot Size(cm): 19
Height(cm): 70-80
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*Pot seen in the photgraph will not be provided with the plant. Plant will be delivered in a plastic pot from the nursery*
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