Ginger

While there are a wide variety of ginger species naturalized in Hawaiʻi, a few pose serious threats to our native forests. None are as problematic… Read More »Is Ginger Invasive In Hawaii?

Ginger lilies are not true lilies, but instead are a distant cousin of gingerroot that’s used in cooking. Ginger lilies are not edible, though. You… Read More »Is Ginger Lily The Same As Ginger?

All parts of the lily plant are toxic to both dogs and cats. That includes the pollen and stamens, the flower petals, sepals, leaves, stems,… Read More »Are Ginger Lilies Poisonous To Dogs?

Most of the wild gingers grow 6 to 10 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide, depending on the species. The wild gingers… Read More »How Does Wild Ginger Spread?

How to Kill Variegated Ginger Roots Cut the plant as far back as you can down to the ground. Soak the dirt around and over… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of Ginger Roots?

Unfortunately, some ornamental ginger varieties have proven to be invasive. Thankfully this categorization does not apply to all ornamental gingers but just a select few.… Read More »Are Ornamental Ginger Plants Invasive?

Moist, well-draining soil is optimal for ginger plants. It is important that the soil mixture hold moisture; however, it is important that ginger plants not… Read More »Does Ginger Like Moist Soil?

The researchers recommend using ginger extract to repel some insects like ants, mosquito and cockroach. Does ginger keep bugs away? Ginger is also known to… Read More »What Insects Hates Ginger?

Kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum) is also very poisonous to grazing animals, and can be fatal if enough of the plant is ingested. Are ginger plants… Read More »Is Kahili Ginger Poisonous To Dogs?

Harvest your ginger in the fall season. A good growing estimate is that your plants will start to develop roots after 2 months. They can… Read More »Can You Harvest Ginger Anytime?