This aromatic rhizomatous is perennial has tuberous roots and upright foliage and forms a small clump. It has dark green white margin oblong leaves and the small pinkish white tube shaped flowers appear in a spike just above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Kaempferia gilbertii is naturally found in tropical Asia from India to Southern Burma growing in the understory of forests commonly along water courses. 

It prefers a semi-shaded to partially sunny wind protected position and it grows in well-drained organic rich moist sandy to light clay loam that is tending acidic and is frost and drought tender.

The Variegated Peacock Ginger is grown for its attractive foliage and clumping habit. It is planted along shaded garden borders or used around a water feature for a tropical effect. It is also used in the understory in tropical settings and commonly grown as a potted house plant.

In cold regions it is grown under glass or in a conservatory and is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions, establishing in 2-3 years from division. This perennial is also mass planted as a ground cover and is commonly seen in botanical collections. ID 2964

Kaempferia (kamp-FER-ee-uh) gilbertii  (gil-BERT-ee-eye)

Zingiberaceae	(ZIN-jee-ber-AY-see-ee)
Ginger Family