SKU: 00840369419026 Shell Ginger Plants (Alpinia zerumbet) in a 3.5" Pot

Key Features:

• Color:
  • Glossy green leaves with upright, arching form
  • Shell-like pink and white flowers with bright yellow and red interiors (blooms in warm climates)

• Fragrance:
  • Flowers have a sweet, tropical fragrance
  • Leaves may release a spicy, ginger-like scent when crushed

• Wildlife Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant

• Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; may rarely attract spider mites in dry indoor air

• Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 8–11; grow as a container plant or annual in cooler regions

• Sun Preferences: Prefers partial shade to filtered sun; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

• Size at Maturity: Reaches 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide in ideal conditions

• Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

  1. Choose a location with rich, well-draining soil in partial shade

  2. Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball

  3. Place the plant at soil level, backfill, and water thoroughly

  4. Space multiple plants 3 feet apart for lush coverage

  5. Water regularly during the growing season to keep soil evenly moist

  6. Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the warm season

  7. In colder zones, dig and overwinter indoors or grow as a tropical annual

Shell Ginger is a bold, tropical showstopper that delivers striking foliage, exotic blooms, and sweet fragrance, making it a perfect addition to warm-climate gardens or tropical-themed containers.

Be mindful of your temperatures when ordering. This plant does not like to travel in extreme heat or cold.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted.