Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks)
Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) with long textured green leaves and thin silver lines.
Botanical name: Zingiber collinsii
Common name: Ginger Silver Streaks
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Vietnam, Cambodia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; keep soil moist
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis species is distributed from southeastern Viet Nam to the south of high central Viet Nam and extends to the eastern parts of Cambodia. Though rather common in southeastern Viet Nam, this species has only recently been described. The species is listed as Vulnerable. Species Authority: Mood and Theilade. In Pham (2003) this species is misidentified as Zingiber acuminatum.
The foliage is stunning. Its really a show stopper in the yard. Grows in shady places in evergreen to semi-evergreen forest undergrowth. Usually found as single plants, but rarely forming large clumps.
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Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) leaves with green tones and elongated, ribbed, pointed shapes.
Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) with distinctive elongated leaves and sturdy red stems.
Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) flower with purple markings on white petals next to orange bract.
Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) long green leaves extending from a central dark brown stem.
Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) with narrow leaves and red stems visible in close up
Zingiber collinsii (Ginger Silver Streaks) with orange cone flowers rising above deep green foliage.
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