Alpinia rugosa
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.
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