Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger)

Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) orange and black flower, close up vertical plant view.
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) orange and black flower rising between stiff green stems.

Botanical name: Tapeinochilos ananassae

Common names: Indonesian Wax Ginger, Giant Spiral Ginger

Family: Costaceae

Origin: Malaysia to Quinsland

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Pineapple, Ananas
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Indonesian Wax Ginger will reach 8 feet (2½ meters) tall with dark green soft leaves arranged spirally around bamboo-like stems. Leaves reach 15 inches (38 cm) in length by about 6 inches (15 cm) wide. It is an attractive plant but needs a lot of room to grow. In containers they need to be repotted often. The stately dark red, cone shape bract similar to an upside down pineapple is colossal and enhanced with vivid yellow flowers appearing within the basal bract.


Image gallery: 11 images
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower, close up of cone shaped structure on stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) with a cone shaped red flower on thick woody stems.
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower close up with waxy bracts in vertical orientation
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) showing waxy red flower structures on tall bamboo like stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower close up with thick waxy petals
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower with stacked overlapping waxy petals.
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) with glossy red flower and long green leaves close up
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) showing waxy red flower structures among lush green foliage.
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) green plant leaves close up for your collection
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) leaves with green tones spread along light brown bamboo stalks.
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower close up with thick bamboo stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower rising between sturdy thick brown green bamboo stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower plant stems in a dense vertical cluster
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) with many thick red flowers on tall dark stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) orange flower and tall brown bamboo-like plant stem branches
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) with orange cone-shaped flowers and tall bamboo-like brown stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) with deep green leaves on a plant branch close up
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) with lush green leaves arranged along a slender plant stem.
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower close up on plant
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower cluster with thick waxy texture
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower close up on bamboo like stems
Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) red flower cone rising above the thick brown bamboo stems


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