Etlingera elatior or Nicolaia elatior

Torch Ginger

 

A gorgeous plant forming clumps of canes that grow up to 10 feet. Leaves are bright green on the surface and purple-green underneath. Impressive buds burst into large bright red heads that nestle themselves in a crimson cone. This tropical herbaceous perennial is perfect for use as a cut flower.

Zones 9B -11 for outdoor standard growing otherwise grow as a container plant or Garden plant.



Fun Facts:



1. Known as Awapuhi-ko'oko'o in Hawaii

2. Also known botanically as Phaeomeria magnifica

3. A tropical herbaceous perennial

4. A native of Java, Indonesia and was brought to Suriname by immigrants

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