Zingiber Species, Beehive Ginger, Microfono

Zingiber spectabile

Genus
Zingiber (zing-ee-ber)
Species
spectabile (speck-TAB-ih-lee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Trenton, Florida

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

1
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2
neutrals
0
negative
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B
| January 2015 | positive

This plant grows happily and flowers prolifically in subtropical and tropical Queensland, Australia. There are many variations which can ...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | October 2014 | neutral

NOT REALLY FROST TOLERANT.
It is actually an EVERGREEN SPECIES and won't tolerate frost and prolonged cool temperatures.
...Read More

B
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

This Malaysian native can reach 6 ft tall. Slender green pointed leaves to 1- 1 1/2 ft long . The 3 ft tall stems bear showy foot long...Read More

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