Cautleya thrives in well-drained soil and requires partial to full shade for optimal growth. Maintain moderate watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Special care point: Protect cautleya from frost and ensure it is in a sheltered location during cold weather. Additionally, periodic fertilization during the growing season will promote healthy foliage and vibrant blooms.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
7-10
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Hardy shade ginger (Cautleya gracilis) is named for the British naturalist Sir Proby Cautley (1802-1871). The specific scientific name gracilis means graceful, which is appropriate since it is grown ornamentally for its elegant pointed leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist soils that resemble those of its native woodland valleys.
Hardy shade ginger is a popularly cultivated ornamental flower that is prized for its interesting complexity and resistance to frost. It grows what is known as a "pseudostem," which is no true stem, but actually tightly wrapped bunches of leaves or bases. Cautleya spicata was so named for Proby Cautley, an English engineer, and the Latin word spicata, meaning "spiky," for its spiky leaves and "stem."
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