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10 Seeds - Zingiber Rubens Seeds Bengal Ginger - Beautiful Flower Home Garden #trck7
Description:
Zingiber Rubens or commonly known as Bengal Ginger is native to Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India. Its red inflorescences sit at ground level. They produce beautiful orchid-like flowers. Flowers have a showy lip. The stems grow up to 6 feet tall. Flowering occurs over a month with individual flowers appearing from the bracts successively. Each flower blooms for about 4 to 5 days. The seed capsules are used as a spice in India. The flowers are said to be edible. Water regularly. Do not overwater. Tolerates cool winters. The plant becomes dormant in winter. Hardiness zone: 8-11
Germination:
Sow in sowing mix with sand or perlite at about 0.20 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Keep the soil moist. Needs sun. Takes 2 to 6 weeks to germinate.
Zingiber Rubens or commonly known as Bengal Ginger is native to Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India. Its red inflorescences sit at ground level. They produce beautiful orchid-like flowers. Flowers have a showy lip. The stems grow up to 6 feet tall. Flowering occurs over a month with individual flowers appearing from the bracts successively. Each flower blooms for about 4 to 5 days. The seed capsules are used as a spice in India. The flowers are said to be edible. Water regularly. Do not overwater. Tolerates cool winters. The plant becomes dormant in winter. Hardiness zone: 8-11
Germination:
Sow in sowing mix with sand or perlite at about 0.20 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Keep the soil moist. Needs sun. Takes 2 to 6 weeks to germinate.
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