The dry, dehiscent fruit is known as a capsule. They emerge at the top of the inflorescence, 1-3 at a time from between the bracts.

The reddish-orange, tubular flowers have a yellow-orange lip near the apex. The bracts are tightly overlapped, bright red and waxy. The inflorescence is cylindrical with a tapered tip (6-10 cm long) and occurs at the stem tip. The aboveground stems are erect to leaning and loosely spiraled. Round, succulent stems are produced by an underground horizontal stem known as a rhizome. The broadly elliptical leaves (15 cm long, 8 cm wide) are hairless, glossy and spirally arranged along the stems. This plant prefers the soil on the slightly acidic side, so you might need to amend the soil if it is not on the acidic side.It is a perennial herbaceous plant about 1-2 m tall, with a clump forming growth habit. Fertilize during the growing season with a fertilizer for tropical blooming plants. Red Button Ginger grows to about 3 feet tall and about 4 feet wide. This ginger is one plant that should not be left to dry out. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Overwinter them in the home in a nice, sunny location. Enjoy these plants in colder regions of the country by planting them in containers. Plant red button ginger in zones 9 and above. Pots of red button ginger add a tropical look to porches, patios or lanais. Plant en masse, in borders or in container gardens. Versatility is one of this plant’s virtues.

The green foliage and the reddish-orange flowers are an excellent contrast. This exotic ginger is a beautiful selection for tropical areas that are full or part shade.

Red button ginger planting instructions