Zingiber

( ZIN - juh - bur )

At-A-Glance Information

Zingiber Species and Varietals

The genus Zingiber is the type genus member of the plant family Zingiberaceae, and includes just under 200 species. The best growing zones for Zingiber plants are USDA hardiness zones 9-12. ​To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Boesenbergia rotunda

Caring for Zingiber


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Harvesting Zingiber (Ginger)

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Zingiber plants are typically pest and disease free, though they can suffer from the following ailments from time to time:
  • Bacterial Wilt
  • Soft Rot
  • Fusarium Yellows
  • Aphids
  • Thrips 
  • Nematodes
For more information on these pests and diseases, including how to treat and prevent them, consult the following pages:​

Gallery

Here, a Boesenbergia is grown in a container in a partially shaded area of a garden.
Boesenbergia plants produce pseudostems, which are really just rolled-up leaves.
Boesenbergia plants produce beautiful, almost orchid-like flowers.

Videos

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Resources

Wikipedia: Zingiber