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Thread: Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet )

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    Default Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet )

    Happen to see this ginger plant while walking down St Charles Blvd. in New Orleans. At first the flower buds intrigued me, but as I got closer I saw this beautiful flower. I continued to take pictures looking for the best shot. A passerby looked at me as though I was crazy. It appears that only a few flowers open at the same time. Name:  Shell ginger 1 - 1.jpg
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    Great pictures! Thanks for posting!

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    They are pretty! I plant some in the garden every year but the season is too short to see flowers. Started some indoors in February to transplant. Hopefully that will work.

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    Never thought of growing inside. Which window face?

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    Quote Originally Posted by moniluhum View Post
    Never thought of growing inside. Which window face?
    I have it under lights right now but will plant it outside around the middle of June.

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    Nicely done!

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    Very nice.

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    Have some blooming in my front yard right now. They are lovely!

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