Germination of
Zingiber zerumbet
Red Pinecone Ginger (Shampoo Ginger) - Zingiber zerumbet, Pinecone Ginger, Shampoo Ginger
Zingiber zerumbet seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and cover lightly with soil or sand. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and place the container in a warm, humid location with bright, indirect light. Germination should occur in 2-4 weeks.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.