Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
Scientific name: Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
Common names: Blue Ginger
Natural habitat: rainforests of South America
Flowers: deep blue to purple flowers that bloom atop tall, upright stems
Soil: rich, well-draining soil. A mix of garden soil, compost or organic matter, and sand is ideal.
Light: partial shade with filtered sunlight
Watering: maintain consistent moisture without allowing the roots to sit in water
Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11
Growing habit: up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) in height
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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, commonly known as the Blue Ginger, is a stunning tropical plant that, despite its name, is not a true ginger but shares a similar growth habit and family lineage. Originating from the rainforests of South America, particularly Brazil, this plant is prized for its striking, deep blue to purple flowers that bloom atop tall, upright stems, creating a vivid splash of color in any garden or indoor setting.
The Blue Ginger thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers a warm, humid environment, making it an ideal choice for tropical and subtropical gardens. It can reach up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) in height, with glossy, lance-shaped leaves that add to its lush, exotic appearance. Dichorisandra thyrsiflora performs best in partial shade, where it receives filtered sunlight, protecting its leaves from scorching while still encouraging vibrant blooms.
For optimal growth, plant Dichorisandra thyrsiflora in rich, well-draining soil and maintain consistent moisture without allowing the roots to sit in water. While it is relatively low maintenance, providing regular watering during dry periods and a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season will help promote vigorous growth and flowering.
In cooler climates, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora can be grown as a potted plant, allowing gardeners to bring a touch of the tropics indoors. It requires bright, indirect light and regular watering to thrive inside. With its striking flowers and lush foliage, Blue Ginger is a beautiful addition to any indoor plant collection, adding a vibrant, tropical feel to the home.
Whether grown in the garden or as a houseplant, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is a captivating plant that brings beauty and a tropical flair to any setting. Its unique blue flowers and lush green foliage make it a standout plant that is sure to attract attention and admiration.
We ship only healthy plants that were grown in pots. We carefully remove the soil and wrap the roots in damp sterile coconut peat. Then, we gently pack the root ball in a plastic bag. After that, we wrap the plant in special paper and then in a sturdy cardboard box shipped with the shipping option of your choice.
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- ePackage: Thai Royal Mail + your national postal service. Available for orders under 4.4lbs (2kg). Normally it takes 10-14 days;
- EMS: Expedited shipping. It takes also 10-14 days;
- Dragon Courier: Covered with our Live Arrival Guarantee. Dragon Courier ships out of Thailand and do the custom clearing, which makes it passing quicker through the customs. Then they hand it over to DHL or UPS for domestic delivery. The package is always stored in the room temperatures even winter time. Shipments take 5-6 working days for Europe and Canada, and 5-8 days for the USA.
- Correct address and contact details of recipient - We should have been provided with correct address and contact details including cell number and email. The shipment must be sent to the correct delivery address, and not forwarded to another address. P.O.Box is not acceptable as the shipping address.
- First delivery attempt - The shipment must be received on the first delivery attempt, or be picked up the day of the first delivery attempt. If you miss the delivery and the package is delayed a day or more because of it, we will not accept responsibility for any losses. It is your responsibility to check the tracking number for delivery, even if courier does not leave a "pink slip" notifying you they tried to deliver the package.
- Clear photo provided within 24 hours – You need to send us a clear picture or video of the full plant in issue with its name, explaining what’s going on within 24 hours upon receipt.
- Package was shipped by Dragon Courier – In case you choose postal E-package, eCommerce Express or EMS, you accept the risk and no compensation will be issued.
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Importer Permit USA There is a limit of 12 plants you can import without having importer permit issued to you by USDA. If your order is more than 12 plants, please email us your importer permit after ordering. If you don't have one you can get it here. On the top of that page you will see a drop-down named “Ready to Apply?” and “Select an option”. Select there option “PPQ-587” and proceed with the application. It is easy and free online procedure. You don't need the importer permit for orders up to 12 plants.
Other countries For other shipped countries no importer permit is needed for any amount of plants.
- Disinfect the plant 2 days before shipping;
- Remove soil on day of shipment;
- Clean roots with water until ALL soil is removed;
- Spray 0.03% imidacloprid over plants and dry 30 min;
- OR dip roots for 3 minutes in fungicide and Confidor solution (get sucked up by the plant);
- After that we place all in drying room for 45 min;
- Then we add sterile sphagnum to the roots and wrap this in plastic bag;
- We wrap roots in plastic bag and wrap plant in special designed, clean paper for export, and pack;
- We use new, never used card board boxes, that are tested and approved by ALL Global airfreight standards and ISO requirements.
Specification: Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
Weight | 0.66 lbs |
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