Varigated shell ginger
Varigated shell ginger
🌿 Basic Overview
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Scientific name: Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’
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Common names: Variegated Shell Ginger, Variegated Ginger
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Family: Zingiberaceae
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Origin: Southeast Asia
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Type: Perennial tropical plant
🌱 Appearance
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Long, lance-shaped leaves with green centers and creamy-yellow stripes along the edges.
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Can grow 3–8 feet tall indoors or in tropical gardens.
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Produces white to pinkish shell-like flowers, though foliage is the main attraction.
☀️ Light
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Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain leaf variegation.
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Can tolerate partial shade but may lose some of the striping in low light.
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Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
💧 Water
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Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining.
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Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.
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Can tolerate occasional drought but growth slows.
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
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Ideal range: 65–85°F (18–29°C).
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Prefers high humidity, typical of tropical conditions.
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Not frost-tolerant — protect from cold temperatures.
🌸 Growth & Care
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Moderate care — fast-growing in suitable conditions.
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Benefits from pruning to control height and maintain appearance.
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Can be propagated from rhizome divisions.
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Often used in containers, landscapes, or as an indoor ornamental plant.
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Materials and care
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