Shampoo Ginger blooming. The cone should be covered with these small yellow flowers in a week, then it will turn dark red. If you squeeze it, it is supposed to smell like shampoo. I believe it is also called pine cone ginger, for obvious reasons.
I'm a garden geek doing my best to create my own little tropical paradise in Ocala, FL, zone 8b. I garden on a shoestring budget propagating many of my plants and try to garden organically. I keep worms, much to the amusement of my young daughter and husband. This is a warts and all look at a gardener in Florida. Thank you for stopping by!