Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Pine Cone Ginger, 1 by birdlady_liz

birdlady_liz wrote:
No, Zingiber zerumbet naturally goes dormant in the winter, even in south Florida. If you just received yours don't fret it will send up inflorescence fro you next year, it's late spring, early summer for me here in central Florida. Initialli they will be green, after it's finished blooming (cream colored blooms) the 'pinecone' will turn red. Gently squeeze your cones and you will discover the most wonderful skin softener/conditioner ever. You can also use it in your hair and in your bath, it's awesome!
Liz