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 

Our Posting Day

All orders are posted on Mondays via Australia Post and include tracking.

The only times this may change are when:

• Monday falls on a public holiday; or
• Circumstances outside of our control prevent us from posting as scheduled.

Where an order contains both time-sensitive and non-essential products, we will select the most appropriate postage option to ensure your order arrives safely while keeping shipping costs as affordable as possible.

Once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, you will be able to follow its progress using the tracking information provided.

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