Cautleya Spicata, commonly known as Himalayan Ginger , Cautleya robusta, Roscoea spicata is native to the Himalayan Region (Northern India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet and in the Chinese provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan). The plant is a hardy medium-height ginger that can grow up to 70-80 cm.
Cautleya Spicata has a beautiful exotic inflorescence with yellow-orange flowers. They are highlighted by bright red bracts that surround the sepals. Himalayan ginger flowers appear in June.
Cautleya Spicata needs a rich and moist soil that drains in a little sun to bright shade in order to grow.
Hardiness zone: 9-10
| Label |
No |
| Common name |
Himalayan Ginger, Cautleya Robusta, Roscoea Spicata |
| Family |
Zingiberaceae |
| Genus |
Cautleya |
| Species |
Cautleya spicata |
| Cultivar |
No |
| Therapeutic uses |
No |
| Germination |
Sow in a sowing mix with sand or perlite.
Keep in a bright location. It should be constantly moist but not wet.
Germination should occur between 2 to 4 weeks. |
| Scarification / Stratification |
No |
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