Japanese Ginger (Alpinia Japonica) is a perennial herb in the Zingiberaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or light_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Alpinia japonica is a rhizomatous, evergreen tropical perennial native to China, central and southern Japan, and Taiwan. It is known for its upright leafy growth and cardamom-scented foliage.