Kaempferia

Kaempferiacandida

Genus
Kaempferia (kaymp-FER-ee-a)
Species
candida (KAN-did-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Miami, FL | June 2012 | positive

Unusual Kaempferia with small flowers, colored orange and white, growing under the leaves. I've had this plant for about 3 years, and ...Read More

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