Kaempferia rotunda (Kaempferia rotunda)
Kaempferia rotunda is a rhizomatous perennial herb from Southeast Asia, known for its striking orchid-like flowers and attractive foliage.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, reduce in winter.
Soil
Requires a well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures.
Habitat
Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
Avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, reduce in winter.
Allow top inch to dry between waterings.
Requires a well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.
Prefers warm temperatures.
Ideal range 18-25°C; avoid frost.
Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during the growing season.
Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.3 m
Spread
0.3-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous, dies back to rhizome in cooler months
Leaf Color
Green, Purple
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderZingiberales
- familyZingiberaceae
- genusKaempferia
- speciesKaempferia rotunda
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.