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Hedychium sp. 'Peach'
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Common Name: | Ginger Lily, Narrowleaf Ginger, Butterfly Ginger, 姜花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a perennial rhizomatous herb, tending to form dense colonies. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are lanceolate, arranged in two opposite rows along the pseudostem. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are butterfly-like, peach color, slightly fragrant. This ginger flower plant produces many flowers at one time. |
| Cultivation | This plant prefers half-shade with organic rich soils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Peach color |
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Others
| Master ID | 32304 |
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| Species ID | 6712 |
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