It is best grown in partial shade (or even quite heavy shade), sheltered from hot afternoon sun in summer and protected from strong winds that can damage the tall stems. It generally blooms in autumn.

It takes about six weeks to form enough root mass to support the plant.

It likes rich soil in semi-shade, but will tolerate full sun and dry weather. Special comments: blue ginger looks best when accompanied by other subtropical plants such as bamboo, hibiscus, stephanotis and frangipani, though it also does a fine job of bordering a narrow 'driveway garden'.

It's a clump-forming perennial that can grow 5 to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Unlike some plants, blue ginger thrives in shade. It grows into a large clump that is perfect for mass planting. This plant does best in a moist, but well-drained soil.

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