Known as "Variegated shell ginger", Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' is a pet-safe tropical plant and herbaceous perennial. Its boldly striped yellow-and-green foliage is a unique addition to any home or garden. This variegated houseplant is prized for its arching stems of striking green foliage with yellow stripes — no two patterns are exactly alike. Its name is derived from the white-and-pink bicolor blooms that are fragrant and shaped like shells. Shell ginger grows in an upright, clumping habit and prefers bright, indirect light. It appreciates consistently moist soil. Flowering is less common if grown as an indoor plant. This versatile plant can be grown in containers in cooler climates or planted in the ground in warmer regions. Grow in garden borders, a bright sunroom, near poolside and beyond. Shell ginger can reach heights of 4 to 7 feet, making it a lush backdrop for shorter plants and an overall fantastic choice for adding dimension to a garden or indoor space. Hardy to USDA Zone 8. Feed this live plant with an acidic fertilizer after the plant blooms. Mulch to keep the roots cool.
Variegated shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata') is stunning tropical plant and herbaceous perennial
This unique indoor plant arrives in an 8" nursery pot
Grow in bright, indirect light and maintain consistently moist soil
Pet friendly and non-toxic to cats and dogs
Plant outside in containers in cooler climates or in the ground in warmer regions
This versatile indoor and outdoor plant is beloved for its striking green foliage with yellow stripes and bicolor, fragrant blooms
Research shows that beautiful plants like this are air-purifiers that can reduce stress, promote creativity and boost productivity