Zingiber ottensii

A species that is easy to cultivate. A commonly available, prolific bloomer with low maintenance requirements. It's a pity that this species is not popular and is seldom seen in public gardens or private collections.

Etlingera elatior (white)

Snow White... a hardy and vigorous growing plant but alas, the spikes are at most only about 1.5 ft tall, so unlike it's red and gaudy cousin!

Etlingera elatior (red)

This is a real magnificent plant with reddish blush on its leaves and inflorescences that grow up to 1.3m tall from the ground. The diameter of a matured inflorescence can actually grow up to almost a foot in diameter. My all time favourite.

Etlingera fulgens

Here's the inflorescence of a lesser known etlingera planted in my garden. I am happy that it is finally flowering. When they are not in bloom, it is not unusual that the plant itself becomes so inconspicuous that it eludes even the most trained eye of my ginger-guru-fren. Here's one dedicated to him for kindly sharing his ginger cultivation knowledge with me.

Hello

Hi, today marks the start of an e-paradise of my humble abode. I will be posting photos of my plants here. With that, I hope I can bring a piece of nature's beauty to you.