Shell Ginger 5 plants
$65.00
In a cooler climate alpinia zerumbet is one of the best tropical plants going. In spring and summer it puts out long sprays of sea shell like flowers that elegantly drape from the plant. The lush emerald green leaves emit a sent when rubbed evocative of edible ginger. In some cultures the leaves are used to wrap fish before cooking.You are purchasing 5 barerooted plants.
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Alpinia zerumbet (Shell Ginger) — Bare Rooted, Pack of 5
In a cooler climate, Alpinia zerumbet is one of the best tropical plants going. In spring and summer, it puts out long sprays of sea shell-like flowers that elegantly drape from the plant. The lush emerald green leaves emit a scent when rubbed, evocative of edible ginger — and in some cultures, the leaves are traditionally used to wrap fish before cooking.
An easy-growing, vigorous clumping perennial, reaching 2.5 outdoors (more compact in a pot or greenhouse). Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade — afternoon shade is worth giving it in hotter climates. Feed and mulch through the growing season for the lushest growth, and prune stems right to the ground occasionally to encourage fresh new shoots.
Shell Ginger is often used mass planted to hold banks as it’s a vigorous grower that can supress weeds.
You are purchasing 5 bare rooted plants.
You can find more information on cold hardy plants here
What Am I Purchasing
5 small barerooted plants
Flowering Season
Year round
Max Size
2 m
Origin
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Temperature / Cold Tolerance
very cold hardy
Growing Guide
moist rich soil, pretty tolerant of poor soils, will take full sun in tropics/subtropics
| Weight | .1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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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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