Botanical Name: Alpinia nutans
Common Name: Shell Ginger / Dwarf Cardamom Ginger
Pot Size: Large 300mm Pot

Current Height

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800mm from the top of the pot

Alpinia nutans Large 300mm Pots

Alpinia nutans is a lush, tropical-style ginger plant with beautiful glossy green foliage and a dense, clumping growth habit. These large 300mm pots are a great size for creating an instant leafy garden effect, especially in shaded or part-shaded areas.

This is a fantastic plant for adding a soft tropical look around pools, patios, courtyards, pathways, and under established trees. It is also very useful for filling garden beds where you want bold green foliage without needing a high-maintenance plant.

Features

• Large, glossy green tropical foliage
• Dense clumping growth habit
• Great for shaded and part-shaded gardens
• Adds a lush tropical feel
• Suitable for pots, garden beds, borders and mass planting
• Low-maintenance once established

Position

Alpinia nutans performs best in:

• Part shade
• Filtered light
• Morning sun with afternoon shade
• Sheltered tropical-style garden areas

Avoid harsh full afternoon sun, especially in hot exposed positions.

Ideal For

• Tropical gardens
• Poolside planting
• Shaded garden beds
• Courtyards and patios
• Underplanting beneath trees
• Mass planting
• Large feature pots
• Soft screening and foliage contrast

Planting Distance

For a full, dense look, plant approximately:

500mm–800mm apart

For mass planting, plant closer together for faster coverage.

Height at Maturity

Alpinia nutans can grow to approximately:

1m–1.5m tall, depending on growing conditions.

Care

Plant into well-drained soil with added organic matter. Water regularly while establishing, especially through warm weather. Once established, Alpinia nutans is quite easy to maintain and will reward you with lush tropical foliage.

Apply a slow-release fertiliser during the warmer growing months to encourage strong, healthy growth.

Trimming

Remove old or tired foliage as needed to keep the plant looking fresh.

Major trimming and shaping is best done during Spring and Summer, while the plant is actively growing.

Why Buy Alpinia nutans in Large 300mm Pots?

These large 300mm pots give you a more advanced plant compared to smaller sizes, making them ideal when you want quicker impact in the garden. They are perfect for customers wanting a tropical, leafy look without waiting years for smaller plants to fill out.