The Shampoo Ginger Plant is a striking tropical plant known for its vibrant red bracts and tube-shaped creamy-peach flowers that bloom one at a time. Perfect for both outdoor tropical landscapes and indoor plant lovers, this live plant brings a lush touch of nature into your home.

This 4-8 inch tall ginger plant flourishes in rich, well-draining soil, with plenty of sunlight or partial shade. Outdoors, it reaches up to 6 feet in height under optimal conditions, particularly in warm climates like Florida. When grown indoors, it maintains a more compact size, making it an ideal potted plant for bright windows in your living room or kitchen.

Perfectly suited for USDA zones 9-11, the Shampoo Ginger is cold-hardy but requires protection in zones 8-9 during colder months. If frost is expected, you can move the plant indoors or cover it to keep it safe. Indoors, position it by a south- or west-facing window with filtered light to ensure healthy growth.

Known for its pinecone-shaped inflorescence that emerges from the end of its stems, this ginger adds an exotic touch to gardens and patios. It thrives with plenty of summer rain or regular watering in drier climates, making it easy to care for with just a little attention to moisture and light.

Key Features:

• Type of Plant: Shampoo Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet)
• Condition: Live plant, 4-8 inches tall upon arrival
• Mature Size: 4-6 feet tall outdoors; shorter when grown in pots
• Growing Conditions: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with summer rains
• USDA Zone Growing: Zones 9-11 (can survive in zones 8-9 with winter protection)
• Soil Type: Rich humus, well-draining soil
• Sunlight Exposure: Sunny to partial shade conditions
• Expected Planting Period: Spring to early summer for optimal growth

FAQ:

1. How tall will the Shampoo Ginger Plant grow?
Outdoors, it can reach up to 6 feet tall. When grown indoors or in pots, it stays more compact.

2. Is this plant easy to grow indoors?
Yes, with bright filtered light and consistent watering, it adapts well to indoor settings.

3. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
It grows well in zones 9-11 and can survive in zones 8-9 with winter protection.

4. How do I protect the plant during winter?
In colder zones, either move the plant indoors or cover it to avoid frost damage.

5. Does the plant need a lot of water?
Yes, it thrives with plenty of moisture during summer months. Regular watering is recommended, especially in drier conditions.