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Globba winitii 1 Rhizome/tuber ground plant,Zingiberaceae,tropical flora

🌿 Globba winitii Cultivation Guide
📍 Native Habitat

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia (especially Thailand, Laos)

Grows naturally in shaded, moist, forested areas with good drainage

☀️ Light Requirements

Partial shade to filtered sunlight (shade-loving)

Avoid direct midday sun — too much can scorch the leaves

🌡️ Temperature

Warm climate: 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Sensitive to cold: Minimum around 10°C (50°F)

In temperate zones, grow in containers and overwinter indoors

💧 Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season (spring–late fall)

Water less during dormancy (usually winter, when the plant dies back)

🌱 Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil

Ideal mix: loamy garden soil + leaf mold or compost + coarse sand

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

🌫️ Humidity

Prefers high humidity (60–80%)

Mist occasionally or place near a humidity tray if indoors

🌸 Flowering Season

Typically late rainy season (July to September in Thailand)

Produces long, showy inflorescences with lavender-purple bracts and yellow floral parts

🌱 Propagation
1. By Rhizome Division

Divide clumps in early spring (before active growth)

Replant each rhizome section with a few roots and growing eyes

2. By Bulbils

Small bulb-like structures (bulbils) often form on the flower stalks

Can be collected and planted to produce new plants

🌿 Fertilization

Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or 20-20-20)

Reduce or stop feeding during dormancy

🍂 Dormancy

Naturally goes dormant in cooler or dry months

Foliage dies back — this is normal

Reduce watering and keep the rhizomes in lightly moist soil until new shoots emerge