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ornamentalFamily: ZingiberaceaeGenus: Alpinia
Cultivar
Red Rubin Ginger
Alpinia 'Red Rubin'
Cultivar: Red Rubin
This vibrant ginger cultivar features dramatic, multicolored foliage that adds depth and interest to any tropical-inspired garden. Known for its moderate, clumping growth, it thrives in warm, humid environments with dappled sunlight. Its foliage provides a bold, painterly effect that stands out among standard greenery, making it a favorite for gardeners looking to introduce texture and color to shady spots.
Alpinia 'Red Rubin' is a striking tropical ginger prized for its unique, colorful foliage and clumping growth habit. It makes an excellent addition to shaded landscape beds or as a decorative container plant in warmer climates.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Partial shade to dappled light; avoid deep shade or full sun.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; ginger requires high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Hardiness
Zones 9-11
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with upright stems
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Ensure protection from direct, harsh afternoon sun which can scorch leaves. Regular humidity is key to maintaining vigorous, healthy growth.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65F and 85F. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Primary value is its ornamental foliage; flowering is sporadic and typically secondary to the leaf display.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial shade to dappled light; avoid deep shade or full sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid or slow-release fertilizer during the active growing season to support lush foliage.
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Pruning
Remove old or damaged stems at the base to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Ensure protection from direct, harsh afternoon sun which can scorch leaves. Regular humidity is key to maintaining vigorous, healthy growth.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with upright stems
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart for landscape plantings
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primary value is its ornamental foliage; flowering is sporadic and typically secondary to the leaf display.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Zones 9-11
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65F and 85F. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; ginger requires high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, organic-rich soil; peat or compost-based mixes work well.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with excellent drainage and use a high-quality potting medium. Repot as the rhizomes fill the container.
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Family
Zingiberaceae
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Foliage Look
Variegated lance-shaped leaves in shades of deep red, cream, and olive green.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should display characteristic red, cream, and green mottled variegation; avoid solid-green or plain red leaf representations.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, inconspicuous ginger-type inflorescence typical of the Alpinia genus.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not show fruit or flowers on starter-stage imagery; flowers are not the primary feature.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumping structure; avoid portraying as a spreading groundcover or vining plant.
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Mature Plant Look
An upright, leafy tropical cluster with multicolored variegated foliage reaching up to 5 feet.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping stems with alternating lanceolate leaves showing vibrant, mottled variegation.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure leaves are shown in an alternating arrangement along an upright, cane-like stem.
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Plant Faqs
How much sun does Alpinia 'Red Rubin' need? It thrives in partial shade or dappled sunlight. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it makes an excellent container plant. How big does it get? Expect a mature size of 3 to 5 feet tall. Is it frost tolerant? No, it requires protection from freezing temperatures.
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Root Look
Dense, healthy white roots surrounding a developing ginger rhizome.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, peat-based potting mix.
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Starter Stage
Small, upright green-and-red variegated starter plug with developing rhizome.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young, lance-shaped leaves with distinct red, pink, and green coloration; sturdy base stems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Rubin Ginger. This is Red Rubin Ginger, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Red Rubin Ginger become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical garden you want to create. This plant is celebrated for its stunning, multicolored foliage that features deep reds and creams in a beautiful, mottled pattern. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, then move to a final location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Alpinia Red Rubin Ginger Tropical Plants Variegated Foliage Shade Garden Container Gardening Tropical Ginger Ornamental Plants Agardeni Plant Care
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Youtube Video Summary
Alpinia 'Red Rubin' is a stunning tropical ginger featuring vibrant, multicolored foliage. Perfect for adding a splash of color to shaded garden spaces or decorative containers.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Alpinia 'Red Rubin' Ginger: Tropical Foliage Beauty
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