{"product_id":"shampoo-ginger-starter-sprouted-live-plant-large","title":"Shampoo Ginger Sprouted LIVE Plant - 4 inch pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAwapuhi Red Shampoo Ginger aka Pinecone ginger Starter\/Sprouted Plant\u003cbr\u003eZingiber zerumbet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListing is for 1 starter\/sprouted ginger plant grown in a 4 inch pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE CUT THE STEM BEFORE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  - \u003cspan\u003eTo ensure your plant arrives in the best possible condition, we cut back the stems before shipping. Mature shampoo ginger plants can produce stems over 6 feet tall, and these long stems are very likely to bend or break during transit. By trimming them before shipment, we help protect the plant and reduce shipping stress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't worry—your plant is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot dead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The most important part of the plant is its healthy rhizome and root system. Once planted and given the proper growing conditions, it will naturally send up brand-new shoots and leaves from the base. Trimming the stems simply helps the plant travel safely so it can put its energy into establishing itself in your garden. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease see the last image or watch the video I attached to this listing, so you know what to expect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out my shampoo ginger grow guide video on YouTube for complete growing instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7h_JDaQWJwM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/7h_JDaQWJwM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShampoo ginger is native to Hawaii. The ginger relative produces gorgeous red pinecone red flowers. The ridges of the flowers fill with a clear and fragrant liquid which naturally has saponins in it. Therefore it is commonly used as a natural hair shampoo or moisturizing hair mask treatment. The liquid does have a slight ginger fragrance. The flower cones will refill with water if left on the plant after squeezing. It is propagated via rhizome pieces not seeds. I like to plant ginger in containers or grow bags to control their spread. They spread under ground thru their rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my shampoo ginger plant start flowering?\u003c\/strong\u003e The rhizome system needs to get bigger and mature to be able to out put flowers. Please expect 1-2 years  for the first blooms (if grown in ideal conditions).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShampoo Ginger goes dormant during the fall \u0026amp; winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This tropical ginger goes dormant and loses its leaves during the winter. It will sprout new leaves in late spring. Then it flowers during the summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eShampoo ginger doesnt require the best soils, but grows very well if planted in compost. I also grow it in my native Florida sandy soil without any amendments and it grows great. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shampoo ginger grows best in partial shade. If the leaves look yellow and burned, its getting too much sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in USDA garden zones 8 and up. In zone 8, it is a requirement to heavily mulch the plants to protect the rhizomes under the ground from freezing. If the rhizomes freese - then the whole plant will die. In garden zones 9 and up, it is fine to plant outside without additional precautions. If your in a colder zone plan on brining this plant indoors for the winter. You can cut all the stems\/leaves out and just leave the rhizomes intact in the soil, but still need to bring indoors to protect from the cold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI recommend that you pot up the plant in a 1 gallon container so you can monitor its growth. Use potting mix or compost. Once it has developed a bigger root system, you can plant it outside or change to a bigger sized pot. Check out my shampoo ginger grow guide video on YouTube for complete growing instructions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7h_JDaQWJwM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/7h_JDaQWJwM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy recipes or DIY homemade products using shampoo ginger liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to make shampoo ginger body butter: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XoesInpp6G8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XoesInpp6G8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to make shampoo ginger hair shampoo: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J1cWuRa9XTc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/J1cWuRa9XTc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/shampoo4_3c7ea4c0-cda6-4d0c-9e38-80905cae3811.jpg?v=1689182722\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/shampoo_ginger_liquid_1.jpg?v=1765899805\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/shampoo_ginger_liquid_2.jpg?v=1765899806\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/Louishampoo_ginger_stem_is_cut.jpg?v=1782767117\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437335851253,"sku":"SHAM001","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/shampoo3_edead266-568e-4c55-8487-444f8cb760f8.jpg?v=1784227112","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/shampoo-ginger-starter-sprouted-live-plant-large","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}