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Alpinia calcarata
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Alpinia calcarata

Sundi Grass, Sundo Grass, Snap Ginger, Cardamon Ginger, Indian Ginger

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Bamboos Grasses and Grass like plants Medium care
Light
Sun ? Semi shade ? Shade Tolerates all light conditions
Water
Normal, can tolerate less, can tolerate more
Size
Height / Length: 1–2 meters Spread / Width: 50–100 cm Plant Form: Upright + Spreading

A native herb from South Asia and Indonesia, forming tall clumps over 1.5 meters. Leaves are long, narrow, and strongly fragrant when crushed. Flowers appear on terminal spikes with white petals and orange-red veining on the lip. Strongly resembles bamboo in structure and is widely used in traditional medicine.

Care guide

  • Sun ? Semi shade ? Shade Tolerates all light conditions
  • Normal, can tolerate less, can tolerate more
  • Requires warm temperatures to flower. Grows well both in pots and open ground. Performs excellent in landscaping due to its hardy, robust nature. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provides fragrance, screening, and natural repellent benefits.
Requires warm temperatures to flower. Grows well both in pots and open ground. Performs excellent in landscaping due to its hardy, robust nature. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provides fragrance, screening, and natural repellent benefits.
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