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Alpinia Zerumber Variegated, commonly known as Variegated Shell Ginger, is a large herbaceous plant with a clum-forming growth habit. It’s beautiful variegated leaves are marked with irregular whitish-yellow strips. This ginger is known for its attractive leaves.
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The Variegated Shell Ginger ‘Alpinia Zerumbet Variegata’ is a tropical beauty that effortlessly steals hearts with its exotic allure. Its gracefully arching stems carry a splendid display of lush, lance-shaped leaves, adorned with mesmerizing cream and green variegation that resembles delicate brushstrokes of nature. As if straight out of an enchanted paradise, this stunning plant adds a touch of elegance to any landscape or indoor space. But the show doesn’t end there – come summer, it unveils a delightful surprise in the form of fragrant, shell-like flowers, further enhancing its magical charm. Low-maintenance and versatile, this Shell Ginger is a delightful choice for anyone yearning to infuse their surroundings with a touch of tropical paradise.
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Alpinia will appreciate a position that gets lots of bright indirect light, and even a little dappled sun occasionally wouldn’t hurt. Avoid extended exposure to hot direct sun though or the leaves may burn.
It’s important to keep up a regular watering routine. In summer you want to keep the soil moist but not soggy. To monitor this, you can use your finger to poke into the top 5 cm of potting mix and feel the soil moisture level before watering. If it feels particularly wet, let it dry out for longer. Overwatering can lead to fungal issues or root rot. Try watering a once a week, but always testing the soil first to see if watering is necessary. During winter, when the plant isn’t in an active growing phase you should reduce watering frequency and use tepid/room temperature water.
As with all plants, drainage is essential. Ensure that whatever vessel your plant is in, there are sufficient holes in the bottom to allow excess water to freely drain from the pot and away from the plant’s roots.
Alpinia will appreciate a moderate level of humidity to prevent her leaves from browning at the edges. Some tips for increasing humidity include grouping plants together, placing pots on a pebble tray, or if you want to go all out - buy a small humidifier online and place it in amongst your plant friends!
N.b. misting with a spray bottle will only improve humidity temporarily, and if done excessively can lead to fungal issues. Misting should only be done occasionally and is most effective as part of your leaf cleaning routine. (Mist and then gently wipe leaves with a cloth to clear away dust from the leaf surface.)
Feed with liquid fertiliser fortnightly over the warm, growing period and not at all over the cooler winter months.
We recommend using our Plant Food available here.
Once a month you can wipe down the plants leaves using a damp cloth to clean away any dust that has collected and may be preventing the leaves from breathing. It’s completely normal for older fronds, typically around the base of the plant, to fade in colour or brown off as they age. Prune off any damaged or dying fronds using a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs so that the plant can put more energy into the newer, healthier growth.
Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger, variegated ginger) Occasional reports of skin and eye irritation, especially in people who habitually handle large amounts of plant material (e.g. commercial propagators). Toxicity by ingestion was not known.
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– Brisbane - Thu, 16th May to Sun 19th May
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– Please note pick-ups are no longer facilitated.
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Please note we will attempt 1 delivery to your location. If you’re not home, our driver will find a safe spot to leave your order. If unsuccessful and it’s not safe to leave, you will be required to collect your order from our storage facility. You’ll get a notification about your missed delivery, so you can pick your item up in person. Please email our team so we can confirm a date and time for you to pick it up.
Notes
– Delivery to a Parcel collection point is not possible.
– Please ensure the address you have nominated can accept deliveries on the weekend and during the week including holidays. We are not able to facilitate – only weekend and only weekday deliveries.
– We are also not able to update with ETA on timings other than the above delivery window, as this does become quite hard for us to manage expectations.
– Changes to delivery addresses are not possible once the order is placed.
We will do our best when packing but please allow for some leaf damage during transportation due to packaging or climate change. If your plant looks like it has wilted during transit, we recommend giving it some water right away – this should help it to recover and settle in or reach out to our horticulturalists on Facebook for more help.
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