Chinese Hat Tree and Ginger: Flowering Triggers

Ginger (Alpinia)

Blooms when mature; no forcing possible. Avoid afternoon sun, keep moist.

Prefers partial shade. Lack of flowers often due to high-nitrogen fertilizer promoting leaves over blooms.

Switch to high-phosphorus fertilizer (Miracle-Gro Bloom Booster or similar with high middle number) to stimulate flowering.

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