Ginger

Ginger originates from Indo-Malaysia, Indonesia, eastern Asia and Australia. There are approximately 40 species of tropical gingers that represent the Zingiberaceae family. ‘Zingiber officinale’, or commercial ginger, is widely grown and sold for its aromatic rhizomes, while other species are grown as cut flowers. The name of zingiber comes from a Sanskrit word which means "horn-shaped."

The flowers which come in bright red and pink are available any season of the year; the cut flowers may enjoy vase life for14-21 days.

Gingers are extremely sensitive to low temperatures and cannot bear any below 45 F. It should be kept at indirect sunlight and not placed in drafty places.

Ginger’s distinctive feature is strong vertical line; that's why it is commonly utilized to make height in various floral arrangements and designs.

Ginger Flower