BURBIDGEA NITIDA, Orange Ginger

FAMILY : Zingiberaceae
ORIGIN : Borneo
SIZE : 24"
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : light shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 40's
FLOWER : sporadic throughout the year

This is a very gorgeous ginger that doesn't get very big. It does not take over and can be grown in pots. It grows well in a bright shade or filtered light location. If kept over 50 degrees F, this ginger will bloom on and off through out the whole year. The flowers are a flashy orange color, very unusual.