The Shampoo Ginger Lily plant (Zingiber zerumbet), also known as Awapuhi Kuahiwi, red pinecone ginger, and bitter ginger, is a plant that you may not be familiar with unless you’ve visited Hawaii.
Shampoo ginger lily is native to India and other tropical parts of Asia, but Polynesian settlers brought it to Hawaii, where its flower head (inflorescence) produces ginger-scented fluid that is still used in shampoos and hair conditioners.
Shampoo ginger lily plants can be propagated through seeds, but seeds are typically difficult to find. The most common method for propagating shampoo ginger is by using rhizomes.
It is uncommon to grow shampoo ginger from seed. If you can get shampoo ginger plant seeds from a reputable seller, here’s what you need to do to get your shampoo plant going.
Common Pests and Plant Diseases for Shampoo Ginger Lily
The most common problem with your Shampoo Ginger Lily is fungal infections caused by root rot from overwatering.However, they are also susceptible to having problems with pests such as spider mites and mealybugs.