Alpinia variegata

DESCRIPTION

Alpinia belongs to the ginger family, is rhizomatous and its variegation has very variable patterns. Ideal for adding a touch of colour to any corner of your home. Also known as porcelain lily. It is native to Asia.

Scientific name: Alpinia zerumbet "variegata"

CAREFUL

Temperature: temperate temperatures between 18-25 °C and high ambient humidity. It is recommended to avoid placing them in areas with cold draughts.

Light: It can be used as a houseplant, ideal for very luminous areas, with indirect and abundant light, but it adapts to partial light or shade. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn.

Watering: moderate watering. Ideally allow the substrate to dry out a little between waterings.

Fertilizer: Apply a dose of ideal fertilizer for green plants / houseplants diluted in the irrigation water once every 2-3 weeks during spring-summer.

Transplanting: Every 1 or 2 years, when the roots have exhausted the available space. Rthey require light and aerated substrates, such as substrate for green plants, quality universal substrate or a mixture of substrate with perlite.

OBSERVATIONS

Pets: Suitable for pets. More information here.

Height of specimen: Between 80-100 cm including pot.

Maximum height: Can grow up to 2 m high outdoors.

Pot diameter: Between 15-17 cm.

This plant is sent with the original pot from the nursery, made of recycled plastic material. Decorative pot not included.

COMPLEMENTS

In our catalogue you can find a wide range of complements for plants. We recommend that you choose your pot cover from 18 cm upwards so that the plant fits perfectly. Also the best fertilisers and fertilisers to make your plant look splendid.