When planting, space each rhizome at least 18 to 24 inches apart-doing so will result in minor rhizome division in the future. It thrives in warm temperatures and tropical climates.

It is low maintenance and provides year-round visual interest. Red button ginger is famous spiral ginger among gardeners in the southern United States (and Central and South America). Red button ginger is flowering ginger native to Central America, comprising 52 genera and 1,300 species. The plant will grow slowly, blooming in its second or third year and eventually reaching a mature height of 3 to 4 feet. The best time to plant red button ginger is in the early spring (or year-round in tropical environments). Hummingbirds are attracted to their red cone. Red button ginger is an eye-catching addition to the garden, with its glossy green, oval-shaped foliage, and ruby red spiky cones producing vibrant orange flowers. Frequently Asked Questions About Red Button Ginger.Red Button Ginger Potting and Repotting.How to Start a Seedling of Red Button Ginger.To Propagate Vegetatively Through Root Division Or Offshoots.Grow and Care Tips for Red Button Ginger.

Red button ginger plant edible