Golden Brush Ginger
Burbidgea schizocheila
(bur-BIDJ-ee-a) (skitz-oh-KY-la)
Synonyms: Golden Ginger, Flame Ginger
This Dwarf Ginger’s flowers really do look like flames. It can be a little tricky to grow bit if you give it even moisture, part sun exposure and a low fertilizer diet and you should be rewarded with a heavy twice a year blooming period. The flowers can take up to two weeks to open giving a nice burst of color.
This plant is one of over 1300 species of Ginger. It is native to the jungles of Borneo and Malaysia. It has nice reddish stems and nice looking foliage. The species is named after the British plant explorer Frederick William Thomas Burbidge. I would love a job like his.
I have been reading his book “Cool orchids, and how to grow themwith a descriptive list of all the best species in cultivation”
at Open Library.com it was published in 1874. I find browsing the old horticulture books fun when I have the time.
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16 comments:
Really like the blog, very nice.
Wow, such gorgeous photos!
It is just like flames! Great shots.
Very, very beautiful so much.
Beautiful pictures & some great information! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you to all.
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That's a stunning bronze colour. Thanks so much for the information on the yucca.
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The colors are truly beautiful!
A spectacular flower, I've not come across this particular variety before.
Great shots. They do look like flames. Thanks for the info on them. :-)
I've never seen this one before, but it 's a wonderful flower !
lovely flower! nice macro capture!
One of my favorite flowers. You captured it beautifully.
Lovely I've never seen anything quite like it.
Beautiful! Congratulations on the Post of the Day Award from authorblog!
So Beautiful!
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