{"product_id":"mauve-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-mauve-dragon","title":"Mauve Dragon Ginger Orchid - Globba winitii 'Mauve Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauve Dragon Ginger Orchid (\u003cem\u003eGlobba winitii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mauve Dragon') is a small tropical relative of the edible gingers, with delicate hanging sprays of bright pink petals and long, curling yellow ones. It grows about 60cm tall and 30cm wide, loves warmth, moisture and shade, and flowers happily indoors. Despite the name, the colour is a strong warm pink rather than mauve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers like tiny dragons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fine sprays carry broad pink petals and slender yellow ones that curl like small trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade brightener.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lights up the dim corners of tropical and subtropical gardens where few flowering plants succeed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good houseplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It often flowers happily indoors, and warm humid rooms such as a bathroom suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm wide it slips into narrow beds, between larger plants or into a single pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated to the edible gingers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves look like those of other gingers, so it blends easily into a lush, layered planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady tropical and subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a drift, which makes a better show than a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it beneath palms, taller gingers and shade trees, in the moist, sheltered ground they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a houseplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot in a warm, bright room out of direct sun, and keep the air humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mauve Dragon Ginger Orchid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, moist and shady are the watchwords. It is a plant for tropical and subtropical gardens and is frost tender. In cooler climates grow it in a pot and bring it inside for winter. It may die back in cooler months and return with warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture-holding but well-drained soil with plenty of compost, topped with mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. For the longest flowering and lush new growth, give extra water during dry periods and a diluted liquid fertiliser monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Remove spent flower stems and any browned leaves to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mauve Dragon Ginger Orchid as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so expect a few leaves at first. Pot it up or plant it into prepared, mulched shade, keep it moist and give it warmth, and it will build up to its full size and start to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seasonal line from our grower, so the tube is not always available. When it shows as sold out the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eBrowse our ornamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush year round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really mauve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Despite the name, the flowers are a strong warm pink with long yellow petals. The name is a quirk, and the colour is better than it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It often flowers happily indoors in a warm, humid, bright room, such as a bathroom with good light. Keep the potting mix moist and out of cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. Keep it in the tropics and subtropics outdoors, and bring pots inside in cooler areas before the cold arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790327382335,"sku":"GLO-WIN-MAUVED-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mauve-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-mauve-dragon.jpg?v=1792207291","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mauve-dragon-ginger-orchid-globba-winitii-mauve-dragon","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}