Java butterfly ginger
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H. hasseltii is an erect, rhizomatous perennial to 60cm, with bright green, lance-shaped leaves and loose sprays of fragrant, white flowers turning dark cream with age inlate summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Java butterfly ginger (Hedychium hasseltii)
- Genus
- Hedychium
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Java butterfly ginger
Distribution map
Java
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Java butterfly ginger
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Java butterfly ginger care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove old stems in winter as they deteriorate
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe at 21-24C, or by dividing rhizomes in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light. Provide moderate to high humidity and good ventilation. Water freely in the growing season and feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Keep just moist in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Prone to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids
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