Hedychium gardnerianum

Kahili Ginger

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Rhizomatous perennial with tall stalks of vibrant orange fragrant flowers and broad green leaves. A striking tropical specimen often grown for summer blooms indoors or in sheltered gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Kahili Ginger
Family Zingiberaceae
Genus Hedychium
Species Gardnerianum
Origin Hort Himalayan region
Blooming Fragrant orange flowers in summer
Leaf Color bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-based potting mix with good drainage and organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth. Reduce watering significantly after flowering as leaves yellow in dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or partial sun; protect from scorching midday heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Cut back foliage to ground level after flowering or winter dormancy begins

Pest Control Aphid Snail 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 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 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
60% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
500 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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