Etlingera thrives in humid environments and requires consistently moist, well-drained soil. Special care points include protecting the plant from direct sunlight which can scorch its leaves, and ensuring high humidity levels through regular misting or using a humidifier. This plant is sensitive to temperature fluctuations, so maintaining a stable environment is crucial for its well-being.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-12
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Etlingera venusta is a striking tropical herbaceous plant with lush green lance-shaped leaves. It's renowned for its vividly colored, showy inflorescences which rise directly from the ground, resembling fiery torches. These blooms are not only visually stunning but also attract a variety of pollinators, thus playing a crucial role in etlingera venusta's reproduction. Thriving in humid environments, etlingera venusta's growth is favored by rich, consistently moist soil, embodying the vibrant essence of its rainforest habitat.
Etlingera coccinea is a monocotyledonous plant species that was first described by Carl Ludwig von Blume, and got its current name from S. Sakai and Hidetoshi Nagamasu. Etlingera coccinea is part of the genus Etlingera and the family Zingiberaceae. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life.
Common issues for Etlingera based on 10 million real cases
