Zingiber zerumbet, commonly known as Shampoo Ginger, is a perennial herb native to moist, shaded parts of lowland and montane forests in tropical Asia and Australasia. It typically grows up to 4 feet tall with blade-shaped leaves and produces conical flower heads that start green and turn a striking red as they mature, usually in the late summer to fall. The inflorescences are showy and emit a pleasant fragrance, which can add an exotic touch to gardens.

Shampoo Ginger is valued for its ornamental qualities and its rhizomes, which are used both as a food flavoring and in herbal medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties. It thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers part shade to full shade, with rich, well-draining soil and regular watering. In cultivation, it can be used in tropical-themed gardens, as a container plant, or in naturalized areas where its spread can be controlled. However, gardeners should be cautious as Zingiber zerumbet can be potentially invasive outside its native range, spreading through its rhizomes and outcompeting native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0