{"product_id":"ginger-4in-alpina-red-rubin-72089","title":"Ginger, 4in, Alpina Red Rubin","description":"The Ginger plant is a plant with tuberous roots that are the ginger spice we all know and love. This ginger is variegated with yellow striping up their lance-shaped leaves.\u003cp\u003eIf you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAttributes\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2ft - 3ft\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e 1ft - 3ft\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright Direct\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eZone:\u003c\/b\u003e 9 - 12\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-Toxic, but known allergen for pets\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger will take 8-14 months to reach maturity, but the roots can be carefully harvested at any time. Do not take too much at a time, and water after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 22°C to 25°C.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e To grow best, and to maintain variegation, a spot where they get 2-5 hours of direct sunlight would be best. They can tolerate indirect light, though they won't thrive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger requires a lot of water to grow actively. Do not let the soil dry out, but do not waterlog the soil either. Watering when the top 1-2in of soil is dry is best.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a low nitrogen fertilizer such as 10-20-20. Too much nitrogen will encourage foliage growth but slow the yield of crop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Loose, loamy, and rich in organic matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49705280143600,"sku":"31733","price":7.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/31733-1.jpg?v=1701111315","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/ginger-4in-alpina-red-rubin-72089","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}