On Oct 15, 2006, zoosey from Orlando, FL wrote:
They're my favorite snack when I'm weeding. The tips of the buttons produce honey-like ginger nectar "straw" flowers which little kids loves to suck on. On Aug 24, 2008, SierraTigerLily from Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10b) wrote: I left the pot outdoors, thinking it was hardy, but it wasn't. Had a relatively cold winter, with 4 snow spells and near freezing temperatures, but not true frost. NOT REALLY HARDY TO FROST AND NEAR FREEZING TEMPERATURES. Mine have always come back, even from hard freezes, but take awhile to start flowering again. They will suffer damage if temperatures go below 40 for too long and dipping below freezing will totally turn them brown to the ground. They can take pretty good sun, but leaves will burn if hot middle of the day sun. The flowers produce sweet nectar and are a nice treat when out in the garden.
I've had this plant in my garden for four years now. On Mar 17, 2016, sunkissed from Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: I am growing this in Valdosta, GA with great success. On May 14, 2019, donaltman3 from Valdosta, GA wrote: Can someone help me to find it? Thank You. Hi i am diabetic and also a herbalist and im looking for this plant. On Apr 26, 2020, Taronji from Jacksonville, FL wrote: This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size:īy dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) Seed Collecting: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 ☌ (25 ☏) Where to Grow: This plant prefers the soil on the slightly acidic side, so you might need to amend the soil if it is not on the acidic side.Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements:Īverage Water Needs Water regularly do not overwater Sun Exposure:
Fertilize during the growing season with a fertilizer for tropical blooming plants. Red Button Ginger grows to about 3 feet tall and about 4 feet wide. This ginger is one plant that should not be left to dry out. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Overwinter them in the home in a nice, sunny location. Enjoy these plants in colder regions of the country by planting them in containers. Plant red button ginger in zones 9 and above. Pots of red button ginger add a tropical look to porches, patios or lanais. Plant en masse, in borders or in container gardens. Versatility is one of this plant’s virtues. The green foliage and the reddish-orange flowers are an excellent contrast. This exotic ginger is a beautiful selection for tropical areas that are full or part shade.
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