Indonesian ~Wax Ginger~ Hawaii Native Status: Cultivated. Native to Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Australia. Tapeinochilos ananassae Common Names: Indonesian Wax Ginger, Red Wax Ginger, Pineapple Ginger, Giant Spiral Ginger, Backscratcher Ginger; Devil's Pineapple Family: Costaceae (spiral gingers family) Synonyms: Costus ananassae, C. pungens, Tapeinochilos australis, T. pungens, T. queenslandiae            You are bidding on fresh seeds collected and grown in Hawaii.
	Tapeinochilos ananassae is an ornamental ginger with leaves  radiating outward from the spiraling, semi-woody stems. The basal pine-cone shaped inflorescence is a gorgeous solid bright red, and the bracts are  very stiff and waxy. The inflorescence is produced on a separate stem, is red, waxy, and heavy-textured. Pure yellow flowers provide the perfect contrast.  The colossal cone shaped, dark red bract similar to an upside down pineapple is enhanced with vivid yellow flowers appearing within this basal bract. In Hawaii, Indonesian Wax Gingers are grown in moist, humid, shady gardens. The stiff, waxy inflorescences make long lasting cut flowers in tropical  flower arrangements. In their native range, Sunbirds (Family Nectariniidae) help pollinate these plants, but Sunbirds are not found here in Hawaii. Indonesian Wax Ginger prefers a sheltered position and requires rich, and moist to wet soil and regular fertilizing. Prefers Med to full sun. Great landscaping plant. Attractive in the garden and as an exotic cut flower. Fantastic attractive  spiral leaves with fuzzy undersides.
A beautiful ginger plant with attractive foliage producing plastic red cone-shaped basal flowers on red  stems. The undersides of the oval leaves are a darker green that is retained even when the leaves are mature. The unusual inflorescences are a waxy red color  popping with showy orange-yellow flowers. The small, tubular, 3-lobed, yellow flowers emerge from between shiny, waxy, red, spirally-arranged,  tongue-like, point-tipped floral bracts on 4 to 12 inch (10 to 30 cm) long, cone-shaped inflorescences. The inflorescences arise directly from the  underground rhizomes or are borne on the stems. The leaves are green, hairless above, fuzzy or hairless below, narrowly elliptic to oblanceolate in shape,  up to 15 inches (38 cm) long, and spirally arranged around the stems. The branched, cane-like stems emerge from underground rhizomes. The main stems are  brown, semi-woody, mostly upright, and bamboo-like, while the green, leafy side stems are curved into a graceful spiral arc.	Indonesian Wax Ginger is a moisture and shade loving plant. Spiraling foliage is lush with soft fuzzy leaves on  bamboo type canes. A distinct plus to any tropical landscape. Excellent as a tropical garden accent! The basal inflorescence is a gorgeous solid bright red, and the bracts are very stiff and waxy. Excellent as a tropical garden  plant or as a cut flower. Blooms throughout the year. Indonesian Wax Gingers require very high humidity to thrive. Pineapple Ginger should be grown in rich,  well-drained soil with light shade and regular watering. Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Sun Exposure: Light Shade. Partial to Full Shade Soil pH requirements: 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Flower Color: Orange-yellow. The much more conspicuous floral bracts are waxy deep red. Height: Up to 8 feet  (2.4 m) tall
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