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Etlingera Species, Helani Tulip Ginger, Black Torch, Black Tulip

Etlingerahemisphaerica

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Etlingera hemisphaerica by Paulula
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Genus
Etlingera (et-LING-er-a)
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Species
hemisphaerica (hem-is-FEER-ih-ka)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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