How to grow and care for Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta, Variegated ginger, Spiral flag
Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta
How often should I water?
check Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta likes Bright indirect light, Bright direct light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~38℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta is a member of Costaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Costaceae |
| Genus | Hellenia |
| Species | Hellenia speciosa |
Is your plant sick?
Find out what did i do wrong. we’ll let you know the cause and treatment with a sec
1:1 Expert Help
you’ll get professional feedback within a day from professional team of ours.
feedback will include