Mauve dancing ladies ginger (Globba winitii)

Mauve dancing ladies ginger

Also known as: Dancing girl

Mauve dancing ladies ginger is an elegant plant named for the way its yellow flowers dance in the wind. Like most gingers, this plant can only grow outdoors in warm climates, but it is compact and attractive enough to merit indoor container growth. Now rarely found in the wild, this low-growing plant is ideally suited to the fronts of borders.

Scientific classification

Species

Mauve dancing ladies ginger (Globba winitii)

Gingers, bananas, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Mauve dancing ladies ginger

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Mauve dancing ladies ginger thrives in high humidity and requires evenly moist soil, demonstrating moderate drought sensitivity. Water once every 1-2 weeks, avoiding waterlogging. As an indoor ornamental, increased humidity boosts its flowering potential during the growing season.

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