The wild ginger is easy to cultivate provided it is given a well-drained, compost rich soil and a warm, but shady position either in a container or in the garden. Watering should be reduced to a minimum during the winter months while the plant is dormant and may be resumed with the onset of spring. During the growing season plants respond very well to high levels of feeding with organic matter (Nichols 1989).

According to Nichols (1989), plants can be propagated from seed, which can take up to a year to germinate. An easier way to propagate the plant is by dividing the rhizomes when plants are dormant in winter. Be careful not to remove or damage the roots when splitting the rhizomes. Plants are also propagated by tissue culture.

The wild ginger belongs to the same family as the true ginger which is widely used for culinary purposes. This family is reputed to have a number of important spice plants such as turmeric and cardamom. There are also a number of very attractive garden plants which belong to this family.