Torch Ginger
Etlingera elatior
Family: Zingiberaceae
Torch Ginger grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Torch Ginger
Torch Ginger growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Torch Ginger as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) is listed in the Zingiberaceae family and categorized as a rhizomatous perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2647
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Plant type
- Rhizomatous perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Torch Ginger is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.