Silver Striped Kaempferia, Dwarf Peacock Ginger (Kaempferia angustifolia)

Low-Growing Ginger with Lush Silver-Flecked Foliage

Kaempferia angustifolia ‘Silver Striped’, also known as Dwarf Peacock Ginger, is a rare, tropical groundcover ginger native to Southeast Asia, especially Thailand and Malaysia. This stunning cultivar is beloved for its compact growth habit, lush rounded leaves, and silvery variegation that gives it a shimmering, almost painted look.

In the warm season, it sends up charming lavender to pale purple blooms nestled close to the soil—adding a surprise pop of color among the foliage. Often grown for its ornamental appeal in shady subtropical and tropical gardens, this Kaempferia is perfect for borders, understory layers, and container displays.

While Kaempferia species have traditional medicinal uses in Southeast Asia, ‘Silver Striped’ is most commonly grown for its ornamental value. Its striking foliage makes it a standout in tropical understory designs, terrariums, or shade gardens, where texture and contrast are key. A favorite of plant collectors and tropical landscape designers alike, this elegant ginger brings subtle drama and natural artistry to any warm-climate garden

Why Grow Kaempferia ‘Silver Striped’?

• Stunning silver-striped foliage provides lush groundcover
• Shade-loving and compact—perfect for understory planting
• Produces delicate purple blooms throughout the warm season
• Grows well in containers and tropical woodland gardens
• Low-maintenance and naturally pest-resistant

Growing Tips:

Kaempferia ‘Silver Striped’ thrives in partial to full shade and rich, well-draining soil with consistent moisture. It loves warm, humid conditions and can tolerate short dry periods once established. In colder zones, treat it as a summer ornamental or grow in containers and overwinter indoors. Mulch to retain soil moisture and encourage dormancy protection in cooler months. Propagate by rhizome division in spring or early summer. It typically goes dormant in winter, with new growth returning as temperatures warm.