spiked ginger lily

How to Grow and Care for spiked ginger lily

spiked ginger lily · Hedychium spicatum

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In winter keep just moist and remove old stems as they deteriorate. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold winds. Cut back stems when frost blackens the foliage and apply a deep, dry winter mulch

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Planting and Growing spiked ginger lily

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

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In winter keep just moist and remove old stems as they deteriorate. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold winds. Cut back stems when frost blackens the foliage and apply a deep, dry winter mulch

How to Water spiked ginger lily?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for spiked ginger lily?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for spiked ginger lily?

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What Soil Is Best for spiked ginger lily?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize spiked ginger lily?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune spiked ginger lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate spiked ginger lily?

Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring; sow seed at 21-24°C as soon as ripe

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How to Transplant spiked ginger lily?

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How to Care for spiked ginger lily in Winter?

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How to Plant spiked ginger lily?

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In winter keep just moist and remove old stems as they deteriorate. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold winds. Cut back stems when frost blackens the foliage and apply a deep, dry winter mulch

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How to Repot spiked ginger lily?

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How to Harvest spiked ginger lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of spiked ginger lily

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Attributes of spiked ginger lily

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginSouthern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Hedychium spicatum
Genus
Hedychium
Family
Zingiberaceae
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