Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Etlingera
(et-LING-er-a) Species: elatior (ee-LAY-tee-or) Cultivar: Red Torch
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Category PerennialsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Unknown |