Red Back Ginger showing the distinct red leaves on the back of the leaf and green on the top

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Atherton Redback Native Ginger with the striking red colour on the leaves

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Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back

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Trees and Plants > Rainforest Trees > Understorey Plants > Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back
Versatile plant used by Aboriginal people. The ginger tasting roots were eaten and the flesh from the bright blue fruit. This Red Coloured form is from Atherton Tablelands. The large leaves were thatched and used to make shelters and to wrap food for cook... Read More

$14.90 ($4.90-$14.90 choose a size)

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Specifications of Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May, June

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Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back★★★ 2.0 of 5 stars

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Amanda ★ 6y ago

LESCHENAULT, WA, Australia

Removed. I wasn't that fussed on the fruit - barely any flesh and heaps of seeds. I didn't want the seeds germinating everywhere. It grew well in the shade here and handled winter fine. It needed a fair amount of water to look good.

k1 ★★★ 15y ago

Auchenflower, QLD, Australia

growing very well could be a little too well as taking over a small corner of the garden

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