Kaempferia poses the most extraordinary complex foliage patterns that often rival those of the Calathea family. They range from
1.5 m in height to species that cling to the soil surface seemingly, with every fiber of their being. All have a dormant cycle and most are quite tolerant of an occasional chill during winter months. While still fairly obscure in the trade. The intoxicating diversity of Kaempferia has spawned numerous, serious aficionados.
