Dichorisandra thyrsiflora aka Blue Ginger

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, also known as blue ginger, is a striking tropical flowering plant that resembles ginger in growth and habit. However, it is actually related to the spiderworts and is native to the tropical woodlands of North, Central, and South America, particularly in the Atlantic Forest vegetation of Brazil. This plant has handsome spotted stems with large, shiny foliage that is held horizontally and complemented by stunning blue flowers that form large clusters at the tips of erect stems in the fall and early winter. It is a member of the Commelinaceae family and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. D. thyrsiflora was first grown in England in 1822 and has become naturalized in a small region of northeastern New South Wales in Australia. The Latin specific epithet thyrsiflora means “with flower clusters resembling thyme”. The trick to blooming this delightful species is to prune only at the end of its blooming cycle. Blue Ginger is a super rare houseplant that isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight and should be less than 3 feet from a window. This plant belongs to the Dichorisandra genus and is native to Southeastern Brazil. It is a beautiful upright grower that brings weeks of color to the potted garden throughout the fall, just when many summer bloomers are finished.