DESCRIPTION
This is the numbered and rooted plant that you are buying.
This plant does not ship to AZ, CA, LA, or TX due to agricultural regulations.
Shipping Schedule: Orders are typically shipped on Mondays to minimize transit time and help ensure healthy plant delivery. Orders placed after the Monday 8:00 AM shipping cutoff may be held until the following Monday.
Cold Weather Notice: Tropical plants do not tolerate temperatures below 45°F. If temperatures in your area are expected to drop below 45°F, please purchase our Heat Pack – Shipping Insurance to protect your order during transit. This optional add-on helps ensure your plant arrives healthy and safe through colder months.
Shampoo Ginger Zingiber zerumbet: A tropical ginger prized for its lush upright foliage and unusual pinecone-like flower heads that emerge green and mature to brilliant red. When gently squeezed, mature flower cones release a fragrant liquid traditionally used as a natural shampoo, giving this plant its well-known common name. Native to tropical Asia, Zingiber zerumbet is valued for its ornamental beauty, exotic appearance, and unique historical use, making it a favorite among tropical plant collectors and gardeners.
Basic Care
Light: Bright indirect light to partial sun.
Water: Keep evenly moist, especially during active growth.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Temperature: 65–95°F.
Fertilizer: Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Phonetic: sham-POO JIN-jer zin-JIB-er zer-UM-bet
Leaf Stork specializes in rare tropical plants and collector aroids — Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, Syngonium, and Alocasia. From our greenhouse to your doorstep, each plant is nurtured with care and shipped to ensure a healthy, secure arrival.
