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Alpinia mutica

Alpinia mutica

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Pot Size
Alpinia mutica - False Cardamom ginger

- Mature size: 1.5-2m tall
- Recommended spacing: 1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade - Full sun (can adapt).
- Growth rate: Moderate.

Uses: Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, indoor/house plant, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, feature shrub, tropical garden.

Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen ginger.

Tolerant: Pruning/cut-backs, cold hardy, moist-free draining soil.

Colour/Growth form: Spicy fragrant leaves when rubbed/crushed, upright dense clumping growth with green foliage, White shell-shaped flowers in Spring-Summer.

Alpinia mutica (false cardamon ginger) is a versatile and eye-catching tropical shrub, reaching a mature height of 1.5-2 meters. Also known as False Cardomon ginger, this hardy evergreen ginger thrives in part shade. It features spicy fragrant leaves when rubbed or crushed and stunning white shell-shaped flowers in Spring-Summer. Ideal for tropical gardens, shaded courtyards, and understory plantings.
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