
Plant your red button ginger in a moist but well-draining soil mixture.

It pairs well with plants that thrive in similar conditions, including mondo grass, bush lily, hosta, Brunfelsia, and aralia. When planting, space each rhizome at least 18 to 24 inches apart-doing so will result in minor rhizome division in the future.

It thrives in warm temperatures and tropical climates. It is low maintenance and provides year-round visual interest. Red button ginger is famous spiral ginger among gardeners in the southern United States (and Central and South America). Red button ginger is flowering ginger native to Central America, comprising 52 genera and 1,300 species. The plant will grow slowly, blooming in its second or third year and eventually reaching a mature height of 3 to 4 feet. The best time to plant red button ginger is in the early spring (or year-round in tropical environments). Hummingbirds are attracted to their red cone. Red button ginger is an eye-catching addition to the garden, with its glossy green, oval-shaped foliage, and ruby red spiky cones producing vibrant orange flowers.

Grow and Care Tips for Red Button Ginger.
