How to Plant a Red Ginger Plant From a Root Cutting
Red ginger plants are prized for their shiny, green leaves and white flowers with stunning red bracts, which look beautiful in flower arrangements. Planting red ginger root cuttings is the easiest way to grow your own red ginger plant ... short of buying an actual plant, of course. The red ginger plant loves heat and humidity, so if you don't live in hardiness zone 11, be sure to keep your red ginger in a greenhouse. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Red ginger plant root cutting
- Planter (if not planting in the ground)
- Loam (sandy or clay)
- Water-soluble fertilizer
Instructions
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Prepare your red ginger root cutting for planting by loosening the roots so they're not intertwined with each other.
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Fill your planter with loam; anything from sandy to clay is fine for red ginger. If you're planting right in the ground, add a top layer of loam.
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Plant the root cutting two inches below the surface of the soil. It's OK if the green growth is above the soil line.
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Use a water-soluble fertilizer immediately after planting and repeat every two weeks during the growing season (approximately March to September).
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Water your newly planted red ginger root cutting generously. Soak the soil with each watering and water again when the soil feels dry to the touch an inch deep.
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Tips & Warnings
If you test your soil pH, aim for a pH between 6 and 7.5 for red ginger. Red ginger plants are heat and humidity lovers, but they prefer partial shade (such as that provided by tree leaves growing overhead).
