Item Tag: Zingiber

Shampoo Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet), also known as ‘Awapuhi kuahiwi (in Hawaiian) or pinecone ginger, is a tropical perennial plant prized for its unique, pinecone-shaped flower heads and fragrant, soapy juice. This plant produces tall, leafy green stems that resemble traditional ginger, growing up to 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 meters) tall. In late summer, it develops red or green cone-like bracts that gradually fill with a clear, aromatic liquid traditionally used as a natural shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo Ginger thrives in warm, humid climates, prefers partial shade, and grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It’s popular in tropical gardens and is both ornamental and functional.

Shampoo Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet), also known as ‘Awapuhi kuahiwi (in Hawaiian) or pinecone ginger, is a tropical perennial plant prized for its unique, pinecone-shaped flower heads and fragrant, soapy juice. This plant produces tall, leafy green stems that resemble traditional ginger, growing up to 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 meters) tall. In late summer, it develops red or green cone-like bracts that gradually fill with a clear, aromatic liquid traditionally used as a natural shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo Ginger thrives in warm, humid climates, prefers partial shade, and grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It’s popular in tropical gardens and is both ornamental and functional.