Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger)
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) showing yellow, white, and pink flowers amid deep green leaves
Botanical name: Siphonochilus sp.
Common names: Natal Ginger, Wild Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: DeciduousSiphonochilus is a genus of plants native to sub-Saharan Africa.
This genus usually goes dormant from November-May.
See Article about African gingers by John Banta.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) yellow flower with large green leaves on a terracotta colored surface
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) yellow flower with wide green leaves standing against textured terracotta wall.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) yellow flower wet with moisture beside thick green foliage.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) with yellow flowers and green foliage standing in two plastic pots.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) flower with pink petals and a yellow center on a stem.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) with deep blue petals and white center in terracotta pot.
Siphonochilus (Natal Ginger) with large yellow flower petals rising above long green leaves.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) lavender pink flower centered on a stem above green foliage
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) purple flower sitting in a pot measured by a clear ruler
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) showing white petals with yellow centers near large green leaves.
Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger) pink flowers rising above deep green leaves in a container.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/siphonochilus_sp.htm