Shampoo Ginger

A tropical showstopper and natural hair conditioner in one!

Also known as Pinecone Ginger or Awapuhi, this striking plant produces lush green foliage and beautiful red “pinecone” flower bracts that ooze a rich, fragrant sap — traditionally used as a natural shampoo and hair softener.

Features:

Botanical name: Zingiber zerumbet

Common names: Shampoo Ginger, Pinecone Ginger, Awapuhi

Height: 1–1.5 m

Growth habit: Clumping perennial ginger

Light: Prefers partial shade to filtered sun

Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained

Water: Regular watering through warm months

Frost: Protect from frost or grow in pots for easy winter care

Benefits:

Natural conditioner — squeeze the cones to release aromatic gel used for hair and skin.

Stunning tropical foliage and flowers for a lush garden feel.

Grows easily in warm, humid or coastal climates (great for Perth and northern Australia).

Can be lifted and divided to multiply your patch.

Care Tips:

Cut back old stems once they die down in winter. Keep soil moist and feed with organic fertiliser for lush regrowth in spring.

Add a touch of the tropics and enjoy nature’s own shampoo right from your garden!