Awapuhi ginger, or shampoo ginger, originates from Asia and Australian regions.

This is a very popular variety of ginger, as it produces a flower that actually secretes natural fragrant soap. Awareness of this plant exploded when Paul Mitchell created an entire shampoo line based on this ginger.

Like most ginger species in Hawaii, Awapuhi easily flourishes with little attention. This plant goes dormant for part of the year so don’t be concerned when the leaf stalk dies. Ginger is very hardy and almost always bounces back.