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White ginger

17 years ago

Hello everyone!

How do I know which way is up on a white ginger rhizome? There are no roots and it seems like it has eyes on every side. How the heck do I plant this thing? I planted it in some peaty soil about a month ago, but no growth yet. (grrr...) Does it need bottom heat or strong light to start?

Thanks in advance!

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daveandlaura
17 years ago
Just let it go. The roots will grow down and the shoots will grow up -- that might mean they wrap around the rhizome a bit, but they'll go the right direction.

The hedychiums do need a certain soil temp before they come out of dormancy. I don't remember what it is, though. So long as the rhizome isn't rotting, it'll be fine.

Dave
bahia
16 years ago
In Oregon I think giving this bottom heat would certainly help. If you can heat it to 75/80F you ought to see some new growth alot faster.

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