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• Black Galangal is a root in the ginger family. It is sensitive to frost and is susceptible to rotting if water-logged. It is a tropical plant, and so in temperate climes is best suited to being grown in a container indoors.
• The leaves are like hosta leaves and the orchid-like flowers, which are borne near the base of the plant, are small, white, and streaked with dark-red veining.
• This is a tropical plant, and can only be grown successfully outdoors if the climate is tropical. For any other climate, the plant needs to be grown in a container indoors.
• The soil or compost must be free-draining, or the roots will rot. This plant is quite particular about the growing conditions.