blue ginger
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An erect perennial with short, rhizomatous roots and spirally arranged, lance-shaped lustrous dark green leaves, 20-30cm long. Deep violet flowers 1-2cm across are produced in dense racemes, 13-20cm long, in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue ginger (Dichorisandra thyrsiflora)
- Genus
- Dichorisandra
- Family
- Commelinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue ginger
Distribution map
Eastern Brazil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue ginger
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blue ginger care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationDivide or root stem cuttings at any time
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No3) in bright filtered light and high humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Mealybugs may be troublesome
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