Inflorescence

The Zingiber spectabile, Chocolate Beehive Ginger produces an oval chocolate brown inflorescence. 

Most people think of the chocolate bracts as the bloom, but the true flower are small white flowers that eventually poke out of the bracts as they age.

The inflorescences grow in 1 to 2 ft. stalks straight from the ground and are very easy to cut. They are often called "microphones" or "maracas" for good reason.

Gingers belong in the plant family Zingiberaceae, within the order of the Zingiberales.

Please review the Zingiberales Planting and Caring page for additional information.

The Zingiber spectabile, Chocolate Beehive Ginger is a generous bloomer during the warmer months. The flower has a moderate earthy fragrance.

This ginger is large and averages 4 to 6 ft. in height.  Can be grown in large containers.

Full sun to partial shade.  Needs moist environment.  Avoid the soil becoming totally dry.

Cut Flower

The flower is very popular with florists for its unusual beehive shape and chocolate color and is very long-lasting. Works great in floral arrangements when combined with heliconias and foliage.  Fresh flower will last 7 to 10 days in clean water.