Sign Up
Click on links below to jump to that question.
- Q.Brown On Edge Of Plants - I have a large Ginger plant and an Anthurium that have brown edges on the end of some of their ...
- Q.Is White Ginger The Same As The Spice? - Is white ginger the same as the spice? Looks the same. The white ginger I have in abundance has a ...
- Q.Pruning For Flowering On A White Butterfly Ginger Plant - I have new white butterfly ginger. They are about three (3) ft high and have some old blooms on the ...
- Q.Variegated Ginger Lily - I bought 3 variegated ginger lilies. Two of them have developed brown spots or new developing leaves are brown. What ...
- Q.Galangal Plant - What is galangal? What's the use of galangal? Is it the same plant Chinese call "sa jiang"?
- Q.Store Bought Ginger - Does store bought ginger make a nice plant?
- Q.Ginger Plants - I have some ginger plants in my garden which have died. I was wondering if I just left them there ...
Asked by
Anonymous on
August 28, 2011Q.Brown On Edge Of Plants
I have a large Ginger plant and an Anthurium that have brown edges on the end of some of their leaves. They are outside under a tree in partial sun/shade. Most of the leaves are green and they look happy and healthy. I bought them about 6 months ago as 'leftovers' for 75% off because they were not in perfect condition. The new growth is green and hasn't turned brown yet.
Answered by
Nikki on
August 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is probably due to poor care that it recieved before you bought it. If the new leaves look healthy, then you have nothing to worry about. You can trim off the brown spots and edges if you would like for aesthetic reasons, but it is not necessary.
Was this answer useful?00
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
- Asked by
barbara constant on
September 26, 2011Q.Is White Ginger the Same as the Spice?
Is white ginger the same as the spice? Looks the same. The white ginger I have in abundance has a white flower with a pleasant smell. Its roots look like the ones found in the grocery stores. Is it safe to be used in cooking?
- Answered by
Heather on
September 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is not edible. While they are related, white ginger is not to be used for cooking. It won't kill you, but may make you feel unwell.
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
November 29, 2011Q.Pruning for Flowering on a White Butterfly Ginger Plant
I have new white butterfly ginger. They are about three (3) ft high and have some old blooms on the stalks. What do I need to do to keep getting new blooms and not destroy the plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 30, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Old stems should be pruned back in late winter/early spring. This plant flowers on each season's growth, so pruning old growth will help encourage new shoots. Remove the stem, leaving a few inches above the ground.
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 13, 2014Q.Variegated Ginger Lily
I bought 3 variegated ginger lilies. Two of them have developed brown spots or new developing leaves are brown. What is causing this? Also, I thought variegated ginger lilies were a deeper green/yellow, but the ones I bought are a faded yellow/green. Why is that? Thank you for your assistance.
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 12, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like your plants have a fungus. Treat them with a fungicide. The off coloration is due to the fact that they are under stress from the fungus. They should return to a normal color when the fungus is gone.
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 28, 2014Q.Galangal Plant
What is galangal? What's the use of galangal? Is it the same plant Chinese call "sa jiang"?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 28, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It is a type of ginger and is used in cooking and herbal remedies.
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 28, 2014Q.Store Bought Ginger
Does store bought ginger make a nice plant?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
April 2, 2014A.Yes, it makes a lovely plant. Here's the information you need: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 20, 2014Q.Ginger Plants
I have some ginger plants in my garden which have died. I was wondering if I just left them there would they grow up back again?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 20, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Unless you live in zone 10, ginger must be dug up in the winter or it will die in the ground.
Was this answer useful?00
Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert
X
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!