Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose)

Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with pink and white flower close up on green stalks
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) flower with layered pink petals and white center above green stalks

Botanical name: Etlingera venusta

Common name: Malay Rose

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Malaysia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

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.
Keep soil moistWatering: Keep soil moist
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

One of the most spectacular gingers! It has arching 6-8 foot leaves and lovely porcelain pink and white basal inflorescences from 1-2 feet tall. The pink and white "petals" are actually bracts, which later reveal small true flowers inside. Attractive in the garden and as an exotic and long lasting cut flower.

Similar plants: Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose)


Image gallery: 12 images
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) red and white flower close up, pointed bracts, layered structure.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) red and white flower with dense pointed bracts in a cluster.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with dark pink and white flower close up.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) flower with layered deep pink petals and white center.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) pink and white flower close up on a green stem.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) displays waxy pink and white petals on a thick green stem.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) brown seeds on a plate close up for planting.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) brown seeds resting on a plate for sowing.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) deep pink and white flower, close up of layered petals.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) layered flower in deep pink with a white center and petals.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) pink and white flowers emerging from tall thick green plant stems.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with many pink and white flowers among long thick green stalks.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) pink flower close up with white center and deep red edges
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) flower with layered pink petals and inner white segments with red accents.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) pink and white flower close up with smooth waxy petal layers.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) flower with overlapping pink and white waxy segments in tight arrangement.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with dark pink and white flower close up on stems
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) displaying pair of dark pink and white tropical flower structures.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with magenta white flower, close up view of tropical ginger plant.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with two thick waxy flowers with deep magenta and white petals.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) red and white flower close up on green stalks
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) with red and white flower parts rising on tall stalks
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) pink flower close up with wax texture and white center.
Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose) flower with shiny pink petals and a white central core.


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