Etlingera elatior Pink Torch

5 seeds

Etlingera elatior (Pink Torch Ginger)

• Sowing Time: Best from February to May or September to November at 22–30°C.

• Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours before sowing.

• Soil: Use rich, well-drained tropical soil — mix compost, peat, and sand.

• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1–2 cm deep in moist soil.

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light or partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, never dry out.

• Germination: Slow — takes 4–8 weeks in warm, humid conditions.

• Care: Mist regularly; provide humidity and warmth.

• Blooming: Produces large pink torch-shaped flowers in warm seasons once mature.