{"product_id":"tropical-snow-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-alismatifolia-tropical-snow","title":"Tropical Snow Ornamental Ginger - Curcuma alismatifolia 'Tropical Snow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical Snow Ornamental Ginger (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma alismatifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropical Snow') is a leafy ginger that flowers lily-white with a touch of green. The blooms are larger than those of other curcuma and stay fresh on the plant for up to two months. It grows to about 50cm tall and wide, and likes a sunny to part shaded spot protected from wind and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLily-white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large white bracts with a hint of green give a clean, cool look among the lush greens of a tropical bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are bigger than those of other curcuma, which makes a stronger show at 50cm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long vase life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers last well when cut, so you can bring the tropical look indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is rich green with a deep burgundy stripe along the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and portable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for a pot you can move to the best spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a sheltered, well-lit bed. The pale flowers stand out against dark foliage and bark mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot on a sunny to part shaded patio suits it, and you can move it to shelter from wind or frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower arranging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems last well in a vase and bring a tropical luxe look indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tropical Snow Ornamental Ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sun to part shade position in a sheltered spot, out of the wind and frost. The species is a tropical plant, so it is most at home in tropical and subtropical gardens, and in warm temperate gardens it works as a summer plant. In frost-prone districts grow it in a pot and keep it under cover during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil, with mulch over the top to hold moisture around the rhizome.\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, and keep watering through dry periods. At the first sign of new shoots, apply a liquid fertiliser. Potted plants brought inside for short periods should be rotated for even light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It dies back in winter. Do not remove the untidy leaves until they have completely browned, because the plant draws their nutrients back into the rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tropical Snow Ornamental Ginger as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Curcuma is a seasonal line from our grower, so the tube is not always available. It shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. A young plant starts small and flowers as it fills out in warm weather.\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 ornamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They have an extended vase life, which makes them a good choice for flower arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the flowers last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to two months on the plant. Cut stems also keep well in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plant it in a sheltered position and protect it from wind and frost, using a pot in colder districts so you can move it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790295007551,"sku":"CUR-ALI-TROPIC-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tropical-snow-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-alismatifolia-tropical-snow.jpg?v=1792198242","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/tropical-snow-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-alismatifolia-tropical-snow","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}