Tag: curcuma

Q: I would like to transplant my gingers. When would be the best time?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 15, 2017

A: The best time to transplant any perennial is soon after it has finished blooming. Some gingers are ornamental and others are true gingers, Zingiber officinale, which can be used for seasoning and cooking. Both types of ginger grow best in ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Alpinia Zerumbet, Curcuma, Dichorisandra Thrysiflora, Ginger, Hedychium Spp, Kaempferia Spp, Zingiber Officinale

Q: Could you identify this plant for me and tell me how to take care of it?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 15, 2017

A: It is often very difficult to identify plants but the sample you brought to me was easier as it had an unusual flower. You plant is a curcuma which is a genus in Zingiberaceae or ginger family. These plants are native to the warm, humid environments ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Curcuma, Curcuma Longa, Curcuma Petiolata ‘Variegata’, Flowers, Ginger, Tumeric

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