Versatile plant used by Aboriginal people. The ginger tasting roots were eaten and the flesh from the bright blue fruit. This Red Coloured form is from Atherton Tablelands. The large leaves were thatched and used to make shelters and to wrap food for cooking.

Specifications of Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Grown FromSeedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in PotsYes with 35L+ Pot

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/HarvestFirst Year

Sun or ShadePart (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)