Tapeinochilos ananassae – Indonesian Wax Ginger (email for availability)

This unusual exotic tropical plant in the ginger family forms beautiful waxy red bracts and yellow-orange flowers emerge from them. The inflorescence makes a very nice cut flower that lasts a long time.

Please email us with your zip code for availability. Does not come with flowers.

Description

This unusual tropical ginger grows best in filtered light, moist and humid locations. It can reach a height of about 8′ tall. It has attractive dark green, soft leaves. When mature, the Pineapple Ginger also known as Indonesian Wax Ginger and Beehive Ginger, forms beautiful waxy red bracts and yellow-orange flowers emerge from them. The inflorescence makes a very nice cut flower that lasts a long time. You can see them any time during warm weather. It is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia.

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs
Dimensions 7 × 7 × 37 in
Gardino Nursery