Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger)

Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink white flower close up on green leaves
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink white flower rising from deep green leafy foliage

Botanical names: Kaempferia angustifolia, Kaempferia undulata

Common names: Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The Kaempferia angustifolia complex is full of many cultivars and wild forms. 'Laos Silver Stripe' is certainly one of the most beautiful of all the Kaempferia angustifolia cultivars.

Kaempferia angustifolia prefer a position in partial shade, growing best in a moist, well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil.

Similar plants: Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger)


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Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves with silver stripes close up of plant foliage
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) foliage with silver stripes upon broad green leaves in clear detail.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves with silver stripes close up of plant foliage
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) showing elongated green leaves marked with distinctive silver striping across surface
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves with silver stripes in a black plastic nursery container.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) in a black nursery pot showing long foliage with light silver stripes.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves with silver stripes on a plant close up
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) leaves with silver stripes and water droplets on the surface
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves with white stripes and purple flower close up
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves and a purple flower growing in a black container.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink white flower close up in a container pot plant
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink white flower rising between long deep green foliage leaves.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves and small pink flower close up
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) green leaves with white stripes and small pink flower.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink and white flower with striped green leaves close up
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) with a pale pink and purple flower near striped foliage
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink white flower close up on green patterned leaves.
Kaempferia angustifolia (Peacock Ginger) pink white flower rising above foliage with silver stripes and green.


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