How much sunlight does my Variegated Shell Ginger need?

Variegated Shell Ginger requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Can Variegated Shell Ginger be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Variegated Shell Ginger can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Variegated Shell Ginger?

Variegated Shell Ginger can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Variegated Shell Ginger easy to care for?

Variegated Shell Ginger is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Variegated Shell Ginger?

Variegated Shell Ginger prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Variegated Shell Ginger

Variegated Shell Ginger is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Variegated Shell Ginger belongs to the Alpinia genus, and is native to Eastern Asia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Alpinia zerumbet

Genus

Alpinia

Family

Zingiberaceae

Order

Zingiberales

Also known as

Pink Shell Ginger

How to care for Variegated Shell Ginger

Water

How often to water your Variegated Shell Ginger

Variegated Shell Ginger needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Variegated Shell Ginger in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Variegated Shell Ginger: 1ft from a window

Variegated Shell Ginger love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Variegated Shell Ginger does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Variegated Shell Ginger in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Variegated Shell Ginger

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Variegated Shell Ginger: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Variegated Shell Ginger after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Variegated Shell Ginger is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growing Outdoors