Red button ginger thrives in full sun but can also do well in partial shade, especially in particularly hot conditions. As a good rule of thumb, plant your red button ginger somewhere that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day.

What can you do with red ginger?

Is red ginger root edible?

Common ginger, also called culinary ginger, is one of the most popular edible types. Not only are the rhizomes of common ginger edible, but so are its leaves and shoots—so feel free to chop them up finely and use them as a seasoning!