Hedychium aurantiacum

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In winter keep just moist and remove old stems as they deteriorate. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold winds. Cut back stems when frost blackens the foliage and apply a deep, dry winter mulch

No pruning required

Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring; sow seed at 21-24°C as soon as ripe

Generally pest-free

Generally disease-free