Gingers and Similar Plants

Tropical and subtropical plant family with ornamental leaves and flowers much admired throughout the world. Also listed are some members of the Commelinaceae family that resemble gingers.



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Unless noted otherwise, there is a maximum limit of 3 for each kind of plant, but order as many different varieties as you wish. We grow many different plants, but we don't grow a lot of any one kind. However, if you need more than 3 of a certain variety, please send us an email. We might be able to accommodate your request.

	Alpinia formosana Code: 50182 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
This species with white pinstripe leaves. Shell ginger-like flowers. Zingiberaceae
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	Cheilocostus speciosus 'Variegatus' Code: 51019 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Costus speciosus 'Variegatus'), Variegated Crepe Ginger. Beautiful white and green striped leaves on sweeping 5 to 7 foot spiral stems. Red cones with white flowers. This species was moved from Costus to the new genus Cheilocostus recently. Zingiberaceae
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	Costus laevis Code: 51014 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Green leaves, reddish reverse, red flowers. Zingiberaceae
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	Costus malortieanus Code: 69079 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Beautiful broad velvety emerald green leaves. Bright yellow flowers with red stripes. Zingiberaceae
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	Costus productus Code: 51017 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Misapplied: Costus curvibracteatus). Similar to Costus comosus var bakeri (Costus barbatus), but much dwarfer. Showy terminal cones of orange-red bracts, with red-tipped orange flowers. 32F. Incorrectly sold in the U.S. nursery trade as Costus curvibracteatus. Zingiberaceae
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	Costus woodsonii Code: 90187 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Dwarf Cone Ginger, Red Buttons, Dwarf French Kiss. NEW! 2010 - This easy to grow dwarf ginger blooms with orange-yellow flowers protruding from 2 inch bright waxy red bracts. Flowers most of the year in warm climates. Upright canes are 3 to 4 feet with bright green glossy leaves on spiral stems. This popular south Florida border plant also makes a wonderful specimen or house plant. It has a wide tolerance for sun or part shade. Native to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and Panama. USDA zones 10 - 11. Zingiberaceae
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	Hedychium gardnerianum Code: 51021 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Kahili Ginger. Large showy spires of fragrant yellow flowers with red stamens in summer. Native to India. 28F. Zingiberaceae
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	Tradescantia zanonia Code: 71949 Price: $11.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Campelia zanonia), Mexican Flag. Erect, fleshy, bamboo-like stalks to 3 feet with leaves beautifully variegated in longitudinal stripes of white and green. Best in greenhouse, shade, moisture. Commelinaceae
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