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Back to buying options2 Live Shampoo Ginger Plants – Zingiber zerumbet – Awapuhi Kuahiwi Tropical Plants
Add an exotic tropical touch to your home or garden with this set of 2 live Shampoo Ginger plants (Zingiber zerumbet), also known as Awapuhi Kuahiwi. These beautiful tropical plants feature lush green foliage and distinctive cone-shaped flower structures that mature from green to reddish tones. Shampoo Ginger is especially known for its fragrant, ginger-scented cones, which have traditionally been used in hair care and other applications. These plants grow in clumps and thrive in warm conditions with filtered sunlight and moderately moist, well-draining soil. They can be grown outdoors in suitable tropical climates or indoors in a bright location. Each plant comes in its own pot, making them easy to establish in your home or garden.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Shampoo Ginger plants
✔️ Botanical name: Zingiber zerumbet
✔️ Approximately 8–12 inches tall, as stated in the product details
✔️ 1 plant per pot
✔️ Free shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Shampoo Ginger, Awapuhi Kuahiwi, Pinecone Ginger
Botanical Name: Zingiber zerumbet
Plant Type: Tropical Perennial Herb
Growth Stage: Live Growing Plants
Sun Requirements: Filtered sunlight to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 3–7 feet
Growth Habit: Clumping
Flower Color: Green cones that develop reddish tones
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes
Indoor/Outdoor: Both, with warmth and adequate light
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Shampoo Ginger in a warm location with filtered sunlight or partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth, but make sure excess water can drain freely. Protect the plant from cold temperatures, and reduce watering when growth slows during cooler periods. The fragrant cones can be harvested when mature for traditional hair-care uses.
