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Japanese ginger

Japanese ginger · Pruning

Japanese ginger · Zingiber mioga
Also known as: mioga ginger

Grow in rich, organic, well-drained, acid or neutral soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed
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How to Prune Japanese ginger?

No pruning needed

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