Kaempferia rotunda

Also Known As

Boesenbergia pandurata
Kaempferia pandurata
Fingerroot
Temu Kunci

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

9a-11

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Kaempferia rotunda plant details

Kaempferia rotunda is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kaempferia rotunda

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kaempferia rotunda

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kaempferia rotunda is known as peacock ginger or Indian crocus and hails from China and India. The flowers emerge before the leaves. They are orchid-like with four petals, the upper two white and the lower two flushes with purple and lavender. The elliptic foliage emerges after flowering with beautiful markings of silver and darker green with burgundy undersides. It is said to be hardy to zone 7. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. Or to be safe and in colder zones, grow it as a container specimen and protect in winter. It will most likely also go dormant indoors for 2-3 months. Let it dry out and water only sparingly to keep soil off-dry until spring.