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Blue Ginger (not a true ginger)

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

Description:

This is a tropical plant similar to the ginger in growth and habit, but is actually a relative of the wandering Jew plant. The plant is native to the Newtropics it is classified on the family Commelinaceae.

Habitat:

Forest gaps and gardens.

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7 Comments

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 12 years ago

So glad you like it...

Seema
Seema 12 years ago

Spectacular

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

It's good for color in a shady area if you live in a warm location.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

lovely color!

Zulkifly Amir
Zulkifly Amir 12 years ago

definitely... its so stands out

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 12 years ago

In flower arrangements, so it has a commercial value.

Zulkifly Amir
Zulkifly Amir 12 years ago

wooww.. look at the color. fascinating...

any usage for this plant?

Jonathan Sequeira
Spotted by
Jonathan Sequeira

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Sep 30, 2009
Submitted on Jun 21, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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