How can I tell if Shell ginger isn’t getting enough light?

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Fortunately, plants can communicate in their own language to convey whether they have adequate sunlight or not. Like most plants, your Shell ginger will tell you if it isn’t getting enough sunlight. The most visible sign is when your plant becomes particularly dark, or there is no new growth on the plant from one season to the next. You’ll also notice that leaves that do grow in may remain smaller than others, since there isn’t enough light to photosynthesize to support large new leaves.

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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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