ginger lily
Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cormlet Propagation,Seed Propagation,Stem Propagation,Rhizome Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 11
Flowers:
Pale orange Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering frequency and amount for Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' will depend on the season and other environmental factors. During the spring and summer months when the plant is actively growing, water the ginger lily every 7-10 days, making sure the soil is moist but not soggy. During the cooler months when the plant is dormant, reduce watering to once every 4-6 weeks, just enough to keep the soil from drying out completely. Be sure to water the roots of the plant and not the foliage to avoid leaf problems.
sunlight
Ginger lilies, or Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame', prefer a full sun environment. They should receive between 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In order for your ginger lilies to thrive, they should be placed in an area that receives full sun during the hottest parts of the day. When growing ginger lilies outdoors, you should ensure the plants receive sunlight first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon. If your ginger lilies are being grown indoors, try to keep them as close as possible to a sunny window or in an area that receives plenty of natural light.
pruning
Ginger lilies (Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame') should be pruned in order to encourage new growth. Pruning should take place in early spring or late autumn when the plant is not actively growing. Prune to thin and shape the plant, and cut any dead or dying leaves off. Make sure to cut the stems at an angle just above an outward facing bud. It is best to remove only 1/3 of the old growth at a given time in order to avoid damaging the plant.
