Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora Blue Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
An evergreen tropical perennial commonly known as Blue Ginger. This plant has an upright habit and can grow up to 2m tall. Suitable from tropical to sub tropical climates. It bears blue-purple individual flowers through Autumn. Great for tropical themed gardens, shady spots and containers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Commelinaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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