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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 Alpinia formosana
Code: 50182
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This species with white pinstripe leaves. Shell ginger-like flowers. Zingiberaceae

 
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Cheilocostus speciosus Variegatus Cheilocostus speciosus 'Variegatus'
Code: 51019
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(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
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Green leaves, reddish reverse, red flowers. Zingiberaceae

 
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Costus malortieanus Costus malortieanus
Code: 69079
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Beautiful broad velvety emerald green leaves. Bright yellow flowers with red stripes. Zingiberaceae

 
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Costus productus Costus productus
Code: 51017
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(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 Costus woodsonii
Code: 90187
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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 Hedychium gardnerianum
Code: 51021
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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 Tradescantia zanonia
Code: 71949
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(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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