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Alpinia galanga (Greater Galangal)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 506513



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia
Species: Alpinia galanga
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Tropical
  • Vegetable
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Linear
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Oriental Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Rhizomes
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Other names for this plant:
Languas galanga



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