{"product_id":"ziniber-officine","title":"Ziniber Officine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Medicinal Ginger (\u003ci\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready to bring the true exoticism of the Asian tropics, with fresh citrus and mint aromas, into your home, kitchen, or onto a sunny windowsill, along with one of the healthiest treasures in the houseplant world – the stunning \u003cb\u003eMedicinal Ginger\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/i\u003e)! This legendary natural plant, held in high esteem for thousands of years, is much more than just the familiar spicy root – it is also incredibly beautiful, elegant, and airy as a houseplant. The plant’s greatest pride, attraction, and unique signature feature is its breathtaking foliage: from the base, \u003cb\u003estrong, smooth, upright shoots with narrow, spear-shaped leaves in a shimmering emerald hue rise in a sturdy clump, visually resembling miniature bamboo or an exotic reed\u003c\/b\u003e. Gently brushing the leaves between your fingers fills the air with a bright, fresh ginger and lemon aroma. In addition to its aesthetic charm, the valuable medicinal rhizome (ginger root) grows in the soil at the plant’s base. It is currently a beautifully grown, strong, exceptionally dense, bushy, and sturdy \u003cb\u003e30-35 cm\u003c\/b\u003e specimen in an excellent-volume \u003cb\u003e12 cm\u003c\/b\u003e pot. It is the warmest, most tasteful, and most unique \u003cb\u003egift\u003c\/b\u003e for blessing a home, healthy-lifestyle enthusiasts, kitchen windowsills, and anyone who loves living, fragrant, and useful nature in their interior!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, generous, but ABSOLUTELY filtered light. \u003cb\u003eHere lies the main secret to this plant’s lush foliage and healthy root:\u003c\/b\u003e ginger needs plenty of filtered light so its shoots grow firm and tall and its leaves retain their juicy green color (it will especially appreciate gentle morning sun). However, \u003cb\u003eprotect it strictly from direct, scorching midday sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e, which can burn its narrow leaves. An east- or west-facing windowsill is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular, moderate, and very careful. During active growth, ginger likes consistent, light moisture, but it does not tolerate “drowning.” \u003cb\u003eWater the plant generously, but only when the surface of the soil (the top 1-2 cm of the pot) has dried between waterings.\u003c\/b\u003e The soil in the pot should be pleasantly moist, like a wrung-out sponge. Since the specimen is in a stable 12 cm pot, it will retain moisture well, but the plant \u003cb\u003estrictly cannot tolerate the rhizome and roots soaking in standing water\u003c\/b\u003e in the saucer, which can quickly cause rot. Reduce watering significantly in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cb\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/b\u003e A heat-loving tropical resident (ideally +20°C to +26°C). Ginger adores warmth and coziness. This plant \u003cb\u003egreatly appreciates increased air humidity\u003c\/b\u003e, so it will be extremely grateful for regular misting of its leaves with lukewarm water. In winter, protect it carefully from cold temperatures (below +15°C) and icy drafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐾 \u003cb\u003ePets:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePet-friendly \/ Moderately safe.\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger is not toxic to cats or dogs, although pets generally do not want to chew it because of its spicy flavor and essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏠 \u003cb\u003eBEST ROOM:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBright kitchen windowsills, dining rooms, and desks\u003c\/b\u003e, where this bamboo-like, fragrant silhouette will bring freshness and serve as the main design and cozy focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunny verandas and cozy living rooms\u003c\/b\u003e, where the warm microclimate will allow ginger to flourish in all its tropical splendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 30-35 cm (a beautifully grown, strong, exceptionally dense, bushy, and already highly noticeable specimen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 cm (a stable, generous volume that supports strong rhizome and root-system development)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eNote and a dose of reality about ginger:\u003c\/b\u003e Plants are living organisms, so every specimen and its exact number and height of shoots are completely unique works of nature. \u003ci\u003eAn important secret of nature:\u003c\/i\u003e ginger is a herbaceous plant with pronounced seasonality. In autumn or early winter, as daylight hours grow shorter, the plant’s above-ground shoots may naturally turn yellow and die back as it enters dormancy – don’t panic! At this point, simply cut off the dry shoots, reduce watering to a minimum, and keep the pot warm. In spring, new, even stronger and bushier shoots will quickly emerge from the underground rhizome (or in autumn, you can dig up and taste the fresh ginger root you have grown yourself!). Since this is already a nicely grown specimen in a stable 12 cm pot, it will not require immediate repotting. When you repot it in the future, be SURE to use a \u003cb\u003efertile, light, peat-based, and very airy soil mix\u003c\/b\u003e with perlite so the rhizome can spread freely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Augi-Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55043891626313,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0252\/1918\/files\/FullSizeRender_2d053944-d9f6-4b9f-8b81-22962fe85f4e.heic?v=1786529044","url":"https:\/\/www.augi-plants.fi\/en\/products\/ziniber-officine","provider":"www.augi-plants.lv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}