Bring tropical beauty to your garden with Kat Ginger (Alpinia katsumadai Hayata) Seeds, known for their stunning shell-like pink and yellow blossoms and lush green foliage. This ornamental ginger thrives in warm, humid climates and grows beautifully in partial shade, making it a standout feature in tropical-style gardens, shaded borders, and large containers.
Kat Ginger produces vibrant, eye-catching blooms and grows into a bold, architectural plant that adds drama and texture to landscapes. These Non-GMO Kat Ginger Seeds grow into vigorous plants ideal for gardeners wanting to cultivate unique tropical ornamentals.
Features
- Produces striking pink and yellow shell-shaped flowers
- Lush tropical foliage for bold landscape texture
- Excellent ornamental for warm climates or containers
- Thrives in partial shade to filtered sunlight
- Non-GMO high-quality seeds
- Ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens
- Adds height and visual interest to shaded areas
- Suitable for large containers and indoor greenhouse growing
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Alpinia katsumadai Hayata
- Common Name: Kat Ginger, Shell Flower Ginger
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial ornamental
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- Sun Exposure: Partial shade to filtered sun
- Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
- Water Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture
- Flower Color: Pink and yellow
- Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
- Height: 24–48 inches
- Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Season for Planting: Spring or early summer
- Germination Time: 20–40 days
- Temperature for Germination: Warm soil (70–80°F)
- Maintenance Level: Moderate
- Foliage: Broad, glossy tropical leaves
- Growth Habit: Clumping ginger-type perennial
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Enrich soil with organic matter for best root development.
- Sowing Time: Plant seeds in spring once warm temperatures are consistent.
- Seed Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
- Germination Window: Expect sprouts in 20–40 days under warm soil conditions.
- Light Requirements: Provide partial shade or filtered sunlight.
- Temperature: Ideal temperatures are 70–85°F for steady growth.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors only after warm weather is stable.
- Watering: Maintain regular moisture during active growth.
- Maintenance Tips: Mulch to retain soil moisture and protect roots in warm climates.