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Posted by secapps 9 (My Page) on

Wed, Sep 5, 07 at 17:26

My neighbor and I purchased these plants from a person who just sells plants from their home. The man called it a Red Ginger, but we can't find any information on this plant. Can anyone tell me anything about it, or tell me where to find info on this plant. I have looked over a lot of sites that have ginger plants, but have not found this one yet.
This link works for me when I tested it in the forum, but if it doesn't work, please let me know.

Thanks, Susie

Here is a link that might be useful: Red Ginger

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Posted by rayandgwenn z10 Puerto Rico (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 5, 07 at 18:16

That was a surprise! Usually "red gingers" are Alpinias, but what you have (I believe) is Stromanthe sanguinea var. Tricolor. If so, it is true, it in the family of gingers. It needs shade. Will work as a houseplant, but it likes humidity. Probably hardy in your zone.

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Posted by secapps 9 (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 5, 07 at 19:28

Thank goodness it likes humidity...it sure is humid here this summer. I will see what I can find out under the name you gave me. Thanks, Susie

Just looked it up under that name and I think you are correct. That looks like my plant. Thanks again

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Posted by lac1361 z9a LA (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 6, 07 at 8:40

It's definitely Stromanthe Tricolor. I've been growing this plant for 5 years in the ground in zone 9. It's mostly in shade and seems to like it as it blooms every spring. The leaves will burn below freezing but it has been root hardy for me since I acquired it.

Steve

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Posted by kelpie473 9b sw/fla (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 4, 07 at 14:36

I bought a Stromanthes I was happy to find at Wal-mart after I saw yours. I made a note from somewhere on the web that it's supposed to grow to 12 - 18" then I saw one today at Target that was over 3 feet tall and wide! Gorgeous but certainly a lot bigger than I expected!

Suzanne

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Posted by islandpete (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 7, 07 at 20:41

secapps please go to this site to find out what kind of ginger you have. Sent a photo to the guy in the picture on that site. He can tell you the correct answer. http://www.gingersrus.com/

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