Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Etlingera
(et-LING-er-a) Species: elatior (ee-LAY-tee-or) Synonym:Nicolaia elatior Synonym:Phaeomeria magnifica
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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 PinkRed Gold (yellow-orange) Bloom 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 Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Unknown |