Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata': Variegated Shell Ginger, Variegated Shellflower

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Authors: Keighly Graves, Wendy L. Wilber, Tom Wichman, Claire Lewis, Gail Hansen, Ryan W. Klein
DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp036-1999
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Abstract

Variegated shell ginger has striking green and yellow variegated foliage. This plant’s ornamentally interesting foliage and shell-like flowers make it an excellent specimen or accent plant, as well as being suitable for mass planting, borders, or as a houseplant. Original publication date September 1999.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation Ginger and Zingiberaceae research Plant Growth and Agriculture Techniques

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Journal / source
EDIS
Volume
2025
Issue
6
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
HT