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Hedychium coronarium

White Ginger Lily

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Hedychium coronarium, commonly known as White Ginger Lily or Butterfly Ginger, is a rhizomatous perennial with large lanceolate leaves and fragrant white flowers. Native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Ginger Lily
Family Zingiberaceae
Genus Hedychium
Species Coronarium
Origin Himalayas, China, Southeast Asia
Blooming Summer to early autumn, fragrant white flowers with orange markings
Leaf Color emerald green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter, high water retention capacity

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade to full sun, morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during active growth period April to September

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Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks and dead foliage after flowering or at end of season

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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