Troubleshooting
Beehive Ginger problems — and how to fix them
Beehive Ginger (Zingiber spectabile) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Shoot borers
Larvae of Conogethes punctiferalis and related moths bore into the pseudostems of gingers in tropical regions, causing individual stems to yellow and collapse; cut out and destroy affected stems and apply an appropriate systemic insecticide if infestations are severe.
Glasshouse red spider mite
Under glass in hot, dry conditions spider mites cause fine leaf speckling and fine webbing; maintain high humidity to discourage the pest and treat with biological controls (Phytoseiulus persimilis) or a suitable miticide.
Prevent beehive ginger problems before they start
Most beehive ginger issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Beehive Ginger problems — FAQ
Why is my beehive ginger shoot borers?
Larvae of Conogethes punctiferalis and related moths bore into the pseudostems of gingers in tropical regions, causing individual stems to yellow and collapse; cut out and destroy affected stems and apply an appropriate systemic insecticide if infestations are severe.
Why is my beehive ginger glasshouse red spider mite?
Under glass in hot, dry conditions spider mites cause fine leaf speckling and fine webbing; maintain high humidity to discourage the pest and treat with biological controls (Phytoseiulus persimilis) or a suitable miticide.