The cooking ginger genus contains mostly perennial tropical and subtropical plants that require a balance of light and warmth. Their basic care needs encompass regular watering, a preference for warm, humid conditions, and well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Common challenges faced by cooking ginger include, but are not limited to, pests like aphids, fungi, and sensitivity to extreme temperatures. Seasonal considerations revolve mostly around winter, during which protection from frost and adjusting irrigation to avoid waterlogging are crucial.