Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger)

Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) green silver leaves with water droplets in close up
Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) leaf with moisture covering the textured surface of the foliage.

Botanical name: Cornukaempferia sp.

Common name: Orange Peacock Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Cornukaempferia is a rhizomatous genus in the Zingiberaceae family found only in Thailand.

The Orange Peacock Ginger is prized for its silver and green patterned leaves, which have bronze-purple undersides.It is an easy plant in shady, reasonably a well-drained soil.

It is similar to plants in the genus Kaempferia but it has yellow flowers.


Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) green red silver leaves close up macro
Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) leaves with silver markings and water droplets on surface
Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) with dark green leaves and silver markings on plant
Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) foliage with silver markings growing inside a small black pot.
Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) green plant with silvery spots in a small pot
Cornukaempferia sp. (Orange Peacock Ginger) with dark green rounded leaves spotted with light silvery tones


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