Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose)

Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose) close up of a red and white flower bud isolated
Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose) flower bud with red and white overlapping petals on dark background

Botanical name: Etlingera maingayi

Common name: Malay Rose

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Malaysia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Ice cream bean
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil moistWatering: Regular; keep soil moist
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Attractive in the garden and as an exotic and long lasting cut flower.

Similar plants: Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose)


Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose) with red and white stalks and flower close up
Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose) stalks rising from ground with red and white color tones
Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose) pink flower close up, upright petals, green base, detailed texture
Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose) flower with deep pink petals and a textured green base.


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