Friday, January 10, 2014

Alpinia shrub- Evergreen

Alpinia (ul-PIN-E-Ah) Sanderae 
  • It is a must plant for landscapes, adds brightly to the other plants. It is also known as ginger. It grows well in Lahore.(USA Hardiness Zone 9a- 11). It belongs to Zingiberaceae family. At local nurseries it is called Alaichee or Alpinium

Brighten up the landscape due its yellow green variegation.
Photo by Rashad..

An indoor plant. Photo by Rashad.

View at night. Photo by Rashad.


Can grow in light, partial or full shade. Photo by Rashad. 

It is drought tolerant. Can be grown in a container.
 Photo by Rashad. 




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