{"product_id":"alpinia-zerumbet-variegata","title":"Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' (Variegated Shell Ginger) H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"alpinia-zerumbet-variegata\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Bright green lanceolate leaves striped with golden yellow • 🌴 Upright tropical clump • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌫️ Humid atmosphere • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003eVariegated Shell Ginger\u003c\/em\u003e, displays long lanceolate leaves of bright green striped with wide golden yellow variegations that follow the veins like sunbursts. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it belongs to the large ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and is among the brightest \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-tropicales\"\u003eindoor tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts uniqueness: an aromatic foliage that releases a fresh, slightly spicy ginger-like scent when crushed. Few indoor plants combine this intensity of longitudinal variegation, upright clump habit, and olfactory dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026 Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAlpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' requires plenty of light to maintain the intensity of its variegations. Under insufficient light, the yellow stripes fade and the leaves turn uniformly green again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to filtered sun — east or south-facing window behind a sheer curtain, never prolonged direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, veranda, sheltered terrace in good weather — away from cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 28 °C — minimum 13 °C in winter, sensitive to cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich potting soil for green plants mixed with perlite or coconut fiber for drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRotate the pot a quarter turn every two weeks to keep a balanced clump — Alpinia grows toward the light and can quickly become asymmetrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAlpinia prefers a substrate that is constantly slightly moist, without waterlogging. It is a tropical plant that requires more attention than a succulent, but overwatering is among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/10-erreurs-courantes-avec-les-plantes-dinterieur-et-comment-les-eviter\"\u003emost common mistakes\u003c\/a\u003e with this type of plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — about once a week in spring and summer, every 10 to 15 days in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — always empty the saucer to prevent rhizome rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high, above 50% — mist the foliage morning and evening in summer, especially in dry weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half, every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot — the rhizome grows fast and eventually deforms the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUse non-calcareous water at room temperature — tap water that is too cold or too hard causes brown spots on young leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026 Plant Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its 80 cm stature and bright variegations, Alpinia stands out as a centerpiece to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/creer-un-coin-detente-vegetal-chez-soi-inspirations-et-astuces\"\u003ecreate a green relaxation corner\u003c\/a\u003e in a bright interior or veranda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a lush urban jungle,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia Nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e with large palms and an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-cucullata-oreille-d-elephant-tropicale\"\u003eAlocasia cucullata\u003c\/a\u003e with heart-shaped leaves — three layers of tropical foliage playing on verticality, width, and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a harmonious variegated trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schefflera-gold-capella\"\u003eSchefflera 'Gold Capella'\u003c\/a\u003e with green and golden yellow palmate leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-tineke\"\u003eFicus elastica 'Tineke'\u003c\/a\u003e with cream and pink variegations — a bright composition that energizes the space through foliage contrasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the variegations in a simple pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the Alpinia in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe pot\u003c\/a\u003e with a matte ribbed finish — the container tones down the foliage intensity and plays on grooved textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo warm the atmosphere with a Mediterranean touch,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-gabriel-ceramique-ocre-14cm\"\u003eGabriel ceramic decorative pot in golden ochre\u003c\/a\u003e — the warm brown ochre complements the golden yellow stripes of the foliage and creates a sunny atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGently crush a leaf between your fingers to release its fresh and spicy scent — this is what sets Alpinia apart from other variegated foliage and makes it a fully sensory plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain high humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e group Alpinia with other tropicals or place it near a humidifier — below 50% humidity, leaf tips brown and variegations lose their brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor light as the main indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e if new leaves appear uniformly green without yellow variegations, it signals a lack of light — move the plant closer to a well-filtered natural light source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the rhizome in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e to multiply the clump, gently remove the plant from its pot and separate the fleshy rhizome into sections each with 2 to 3 stems and a root fragment. Repot immediately in draining soil and keep moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlpinia zerumbet\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Shell Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zingiberaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 m indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, filtered sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high, above 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and draining potting soil, coconut fiber or perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast in season, upright clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, lanceolate, bright green striped with golden yellow, aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic — leaves used in Asian cuisine for their aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical jungle \/ Bright Bohemian \/ Sunny veranda\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Height, clump density, and variegation intensity naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032166277385,"sku":"18246","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alpinia-zerumbet-variegata-gingembre-coquille-panache-h80-cm-pot-oe27-cm-verdeia-3627403.jpg?v=1781932519","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/alpinia-zerumbet-variegata-o27cm-80cm-4","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}