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Alpinia zerumbet

Family: zingiberaceae
Common name(s): Variegated Shell Ginger
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 8 - 10~11

General resources

Links for Alpinia zerumbet

  • Arthur Lee Jacobson - Seattle plantsman describes botanical and/or horticultural aspects of this species. (4 photos)
  • Asianflora - Plant photos. (2 photos)
  • Cal's Plant of the Week - Profile for plant, primarily relating to pot culture, with notes on culture and propagation. (1 photo). Also a page for 'Variegata'.
  • Dave's Garden PlantFiles - Profile page with horticultural basics, and member-contributed photos and comments. (zone 8-10) (19 photos)
  • Denver Botanic Gardens: Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' - Description, native range, and cultural requirements. (zone 8) (8 photos)
  • Floridata - Illustrated informative profile page with notes on culture, usage, and noteworthy features. (zone 8-11) (2 photos)
  • Garden.org - Community-assembled plant profile (2 varieties in database) (4 photos)
  • John and Jacq's Garden - Informational page provided by home gardeners in Malaysia with details on culture and propagation. (11 photos)
  • Missouri Botanical Garden - Plantfinder page for one of the plants growing at the garden, with usually one or more photos, horticultural information, and noteworthy characteristics. (zone 8-11) (8 photos). Also a page for 'Variegata'.
  • Rob's Plants: Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' - Plant profile with basic horticultural information and often personal observations. (zone 8-11) (4 photos)

Last updated:20 Dec 2023