Etlingera elatior cv Red Torch Ginger
$19.50
Red torch is one of the most widely cultivated torches in Australia. Attractive landscaping plant.
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Red Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior)
A Massive, Striking Feature Plant
Red Torch Ginger is a genuinely massive ginger, producing long-lasting flower spikes up to a metre tall on separate, leafless stems that rise straight from the rhizome. The cone-shaped, waxy bracts create a dramatic torch-like effect that’s hard to miss in any garden.
- Typical height:Â 5m to 7m
- Climate: tropical or subtropical, or a warm, protected position in temperate climates (e.g. coastal Sydney)
- Light: full sun to part shade
- Growth habit: clumping, upright
- Soil: moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
- Flowering: summer
An Edible Ginger Too
The flower buds are edible, harvested while still tight to preserve their flavour and texture — a genuine dual-purpose plant for anyone who enjoys cooking with what they grow, not just admiring it.
Growing Tips
Keep the plant moist and well fed during the growing season for the best flowering display. The base of the stems and the underground rhizomes tend to develop a distinctive dark red colour — a nice bonus bit of colour even before the flowers appear. Given its height and large leaves, a sheltered position helps protect it from wind damage. You can find more information on Growing Torch Gingers Here
What Am I Purchasing
small barerooted plant
Flowering Season
spring summer
Max Size
5m
Origin
Uncertain
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
tropical/warm subtropical
Growing Guide
Rich soil lots of water full sun to part shade down to an occassional 10 degrees.
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
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If your plants arrive damaged or aren't what you expected, take a photo and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We'll sort it out. See our full Refund & Returns Policy for details.
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