hairy leaves are lime green with a bold chocolate-brown cross in the centre — like a little medieval shield for your windowsill

this plant is a thirsty one

but indoors it stays a charming

Wipe leaves to show off their colour

direct or indirect light

Alpinia Luteocarpa - Red Bamboo Ginger Tropical hairy leaves are lime greenThis lovely plant will not only make an attractive addition with its silvery green red backed leaves, but it also smells nice! Plant Care Light: Bright indirect light to shade Watering: This plant likes to have consistently moist soil, think moist and not soaking wet. Temperature: Don't let this beauty go below 8C for too long. Potting: A well draining and moisture retaining mix is a good fit for this plant. Our Thirst Trap mix will help keep this