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Alpinia aquatica

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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alpinia aquatica Aquatic Galangal, Aquatic Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Water Plants Clumping, Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:
An unusual small to medium sized ginger, which can grow in shallow water or any moist or waterlogged soil. Shoots can grow up to 2m and produce pink flowers in summer. Makes an attractive feature plant for a tropical garden with neat bright green foliage.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any