Vittata grows up to 8 ft. and requires more shade than other gingers. Vittata is still rare in cultivation. Beautiful and distinctive white striped deep green leaves. Shell Ginger is very easy to grow in a container or in the ground in southern climates. This elegant plant with long leaves stands 3 to 8 feet tall with a flower spike of 6 to 10 inches. Moisture loving Alpinia will enjoy the slightly shadier regions in the landscape and form tight yet elegant clumps with draping long leaves that are very aromatic when bruised.