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Alpinia hybrid Pink Perfection Family: Zingiberaceae Pink porcelain lily Origin: Subtropical Asia         Alpinia is a rather large genus of plants, with more than 330 species from the Ginger family (Zingiberaceae). They occur in tropical and subtropical climates of Asia and the Pacific, and are in great demand as ornamentals because of their flashy flowers. |  |
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 | Alpinia purpurata Family: Zingiberaceae Red ginger lily Origin: Malay Peninsula   Extremely tropical looking, likes a slightly acid soil. Every other year trim to ground to prevent legginess. Blooms from spring to summer if there is enough humidity. |  |
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 | Alpinia vittata, Alpinia albolineata, Alpinia sanderae, Alpinia tricolor Family: Zingiberaceae Striped Narrow Leaf Ginger, Variegated Ginger Origin: New Guinea  Alpinia sanderae: this is a horticultural name, never recognized by the botanists. Its botanical name is Alpinia vittata W. Bull. "Alpinia sanderae" was described as a "new" species by Henry Sander in 1903. But it is now considered to be identical with Alpinia vittata. Henry Sander (1847-1920) abused this species. He had the gall to name one specimen after himself (Alpinia sanderae). Then, on the same page of the Garden Chronicle he named another specimen Alpinia tricolor. Reminds me of the tactics that some assistant professors employ in a futile attempt at obtaining tenure. But this may not have been the case 97 years ago. Then, 34 years later, Henry Ridley made a brave attempt at persuading us that they were both Guillainia vittata. But the name Guillainia, first used by Vieillard in 1866 for Guillainia purpurata, had long been abandoned. We know that species as the luxuriant Alpinia purpurata. To complete the story, Alpinia vittata was the original name for the plant, and that name is still the correct name. Alpinia vittata - seldow blooms in cultivation, variegated leaves, root hardy to zone 9B. The foliage is outstanding. Must be greenhoused in Zone 9 except in very warmest winters. Has pink inflorescence with pink flowers. Grows to 5ft in medium sun. |
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 | Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' Family: Zingiberaceae Variegated ginger Origin: South Africa   This species is valued for it's variegated foliage, and beautiful flowers. Gingers prefer the shaded and moist environment of valleys. If you have a shaded corner in your garden or a group of trees that make shade this will be ideal places. In-door locations where no direct sun light can burn the leaves are good places. Gingers make seeds that germinate well in warm and moist soil. |  |
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 | Alpinia zerumbet, Alpinia nutans, Alpinia speciosa Family: Zingiberaceae Shell ginger, Pink porcelain lily Origin: China and Japan The rhizomes are ginger-scented. Likes a slightly acid soil. Tubular flowers in droopy clusters. The flowers come mostly in summer. |  |
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 | Boesenbergia curtisii Family: Zingiberaceae Boesenbergia Origin: Malaysia,Thailand   |
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 | Burbidgea stenantha Family: Zingiberaceae Burbidgea Origin: Indo-Malayan region  |  |
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 | Cheilocostus globosus Family: Zingiberaceae Cheilocostus Origin: Asia |
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 | Costus afer (?) Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae Spiral Ginger Origin: Africa Costus afer are very easy to grow. They require a rich well drained soil (2 parts peat moss to 1 part loam to 1 part sharp sand), kept on the moist side. They do well in part shade to full sun. Spiral Ginger is a very vigorous grower, that requires frequent repotting to control its size. |  |
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 Costus aff. lucanusianus | Costus lucanusianus Family: Costaceae / Zingiberaceae African Spiral Flag Origin: Tropical Africa  |  Costus aff. lucanusianus |
 Costus aff. lucanusianus |  Costus aff. lucanusianus |
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