Aromatic / Shampoo ginger- Rhizome

Shampoo Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) is a striking tropical plant that grows well as an understory planting in food forests or tropical gardens, and also performs beautifully in large pots.

During summer, the plant produces a green basal cone with creamy white flowers emerging from the cone. As the flower ages, the cone gradually turns a vibrant red, creating a very ornamental display.

This plant is widely known as Shampoo Ginger because the cone contains a milky, fragrant liquid that has traditionally been used in many South East Asian cultures as a natural shampoo and hair conditioner.

The roots are also valued in herbal medicine, often ground and used traditionally for a range of ailments.

• Deciduous tropical ginger

• Grows 1.5–2 metres tall

• Great for tropical gardens, understory planting, or pots

• Produces unique ornamental flower cones

Care:

Prefers tropical or subtropical climates, or warm protected areas in Temperate climates 

Part shade

Well-drained fertile soil

Shipping 

All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)

Deciduous in Winter

You will receive a rhizome