Color:

Red Ginger

Alpinia purpurata

Perennial

Torch-like red bracts on tall stems. Tropical and dramatic. Also called ostrich plume. Long-lasting. Hawaiian and Pacific favorite. Vibrant and exotic. Symbol of strength.

Bloom Season

Year-round

Habitat

Tropical

Where to Buy

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Perfect For

WeddingCorporate

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days

when properly cared for

Extremely long-lasting tropical flower

Keep warm - never refrigerate

Use warm water and mist in dry environments

Protect from cold drafts

Very long-lasting - 14-21 days

Keep warm

Change water every 4-5 days

Mist occasionally

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Subtle ginger-like spicy fragrance

Fun Facts

Also called Alpinia - one of the most popular tropical cut flowers

The colorful parts are bracts - true flowers are small and white

Can grow up to 15 feet tall in tropical conditions

Related to culinary ginger but different species

Origin & History

Native to Malaysia

Native to Malaysia and other parts of tropical Asia, red ginger has been cultivated ornamentally for centuries. It spread throughout the tropics and became a commercial cut flower in Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Its striking appearance and exceptional vase life make it a florist favorite.