Alpinia officinarum
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Alpinia · “These herbs lack true stems, but have pseudostems usually up to about 3 metres (9.8 ft) long which are composed of the overlapping leaf sheaths.” — Alpinia - Wikipedia
from Alpinia · “Exterior: Partial shade or filtered sun. Avoid intense sunlight in very hot climates” — Alpinia: Complete Guide to Characteristics, Types, and Care to Show Off a Tropical Plant in Your Home or Garden
“Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries out” — Lesser Galangal - Alpinia officinarum - Care Guide | PlantFun
from Alpinia · “does not tolerate frost or temperatures below 10-14°C” — Complete Alpinia Care Guide: Growing, Maintaining, and Secrets
from Alpinia · “usually up to about 3 metres (9.8 ft) long which are composed of the overlapping leaf sheaths.” — Alpinia - Wikipedia
“Taking Cuttings: During active spring or summer growth” — Lesser Galangal - Alpinia officinarum - Care Guide | PlantFun
from Alpinia · “Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants.” — Alpinia - Wikipedia
from Alpinia · “Place it near windows with translucent curtains or in well-lit rooms.” — Complete Alpinia Care Guide: Growing, Maintaining, and Secrets
from Alpinia · “Despite its resilience, Alpinia is prone to pests such as spider mites” — How to Grow and Care for Alpinia: A Vibrant Plant from the Ginger Family
from Alpinia · “waterlogging can damage the rhizomes and promote fungal diseases” — Complete Alpinia Care Guide: Growing, Maintaining, and Secrets
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Alpinia officinarum
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian