white ginger lily

How to Grow and Care for white ginger lily

white ginger lily · Hedychium coronarium
Also known as: butterfly lily; fragrant garland flower; garland lily; Indian garland flower; white butterfly ginger lily; white ginger

Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold winds and consider applying a deep mulch of garden compost or leafmould to protect the rhizomes in frost prone areas. In containers or under glass, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No 3 and grow on in bright indirect light

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing white ginger lily

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Sand · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold winds and consider applying a deep mulch of garden compost or leafmould to protect the rhizomes in frost prone areas. In containers or under glass, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No 3 and grow on in bright indirect light

How to Water white ginger lily?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white ginger lily?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white ginger lily?

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What Soil Is Best for white ginger lily?

Soil type
Chalk · Sand · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white ginger lily?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize white ginger lily?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune white ginger lily?

No pruning required other than cutting back the foliage and old flower spikes at the end of the season

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How to Propagate white ginger lily?

Propagate by seed at 21-24°C (70-75°F) as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring

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How to Transplant white ginger lily?

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How to Care for white ginger lily in Winter?

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How to Plant white ginger lily?

Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold winds and consider applying a deep mulch of garden compost or leafmould to protect the rhizomes in frost prone areas. In containers or under glass, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No 3 and grow on in bright indirect light

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How to Repot white ginger lily?

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How to Harvest white ginger lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass

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The Toxicity of white ginger lily

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Attributes of white ginger lily

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hedychium coronarium
Genus
Hedychium
Family
Zingiberaceae
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