Hawaiian Flower Guide
Red Ginger
Learn about red ginger, a tropical plant with bold red bracts and small white true flowers. In Hawaii, it adds color to humid gardens, shaded landscapes and indoor tropical plant collections.
Red Ginger Overview
Red Ginger is sometimes called Pink Cone Ginger or Ostrich Plume. It is a native Malaysian plant with bright red bracts. These look like the bloom, but the actual flower is the small white flower at the top. Ginger grows thick underground stems and its flowers emit a subtle fragrance. It prefers partial shade and humid conditions and needs to be well-watered. It also makes for a good houseplant.
