easy

How to grow and care for Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm., Pinecone ginger, Shampoo ginger

Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm.

How often should I water?

check Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

View More Tips

Light & Location

How much light does a Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. need?

Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!

This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

20K~

20K

Start Light Meter

Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~38℃

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity