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Variegated Shell GingerBotanical Name: Alpinia zerumbet variegata Native Region Environment: Southeast Asia Sun Light: Full sun in cooler regions and part shade to part sun as the environment becomes warmer and more arid. Temperature: USDA Zones 8b 12, possibly lower with winter protection. Makes a good year round house plant. Water: Prefers consistent moisture but not soggy conditions. Soil: Fertile, loose Growth Pattern: A clumping ginger that grows from underground

The lower the light exposure more elongated the distances between the leaf nodes as the canes search for light

Mature Size: In native habitat may grow to 8' but in naturalized gardens or pots it is more likely to achieve 4'-6' heights

Inga edulis is known by many names: Ice Cream bean tree

Temperature: Capable to be house plant provided a sturdy container and a sunny location

Mature Size: 6'-12' indoors and 20'-60' outdoors

longer vines possible when hanging

whereas indoor plants perform best when soil is allowed to mostly dry between watering

Water: The plant responds best to a thoroughly moistened soil that is then allowed to become dry to the touch

Attributes: An usual appearance of solid green leaves opposing one another so each stalk has an axis

Mature Size: Vines will grow to 6' as climbers but will grow longer from a hanging basket

Attractor: Under ideal growing conditions it may bloom twice per year

Water: Seedlings are water sensitive until established at 2 years old