Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Indian Ginger · Snap Ginger
Alpinia calcarata, commonly known as Ginger Lily, is a rhizomatous perennial herb from Southeast Asia, valued for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
100% intensity
Can tolerate partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
100% intensity
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile loam or potting mix.
50% intensity
Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.
100% intensity
Avoid temperatures below 10°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
100% intensity
Apply every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune to remove dead or damaged foliage and spent flower stalks. Cut back to the base of the plant to encourage new growth and maintain shape. Minimal pruning is usually required.
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring or from seed. Rhizome division is the most common and reliable method for home gardeners.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and fresh potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Alpinia Calcarata (Alpinia calcarata)
Where Alpinia Calcarata (Alpinia calcarata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Alpinia |
| Species | Alpinia calcarata |
Similar in genus Alpinia
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