What type of sunlight does Shell ginger need?

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Shell ginger typically needs full, indirect sunlight in order to thrive indoors. This means that the plant should be exposed to bright sunlight that doesn’t hit it directly from a window or another light source, like a grow light. You can easily protect it from direct sunlight by placing a sheer curtain between your Shell ginger and the window, or by placing it behind a part of the window with a dark screen.

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Shell ginger

A species of Shell gingers, also known as Pink porcelain lily, Butterfly ginger

Botanical name: Alpinia zerumbet

Genus: Shell gingers

Description

The distinctive shell ginger plant can grow up to 2.5 to 3 m tall. It bears colorful funnel-shaped flowers that have white or pink perianths. The leaves of the shell ginger are edible and are often used as flavorings in dishes or brewed as an herbal tea.

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