Kaempferia pulchra

Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily

Message of the Flower

Refined Taste

The Mother’s Comment

Pleasing and delicate, always avoids mistakes of bad taste.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The preoccupation with universal beauty even in its aesthetic forms has an intense power for refining and subtilising the nature, and at its highest it is a great force for purification.

Sri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of Yoga - I: The Higher and the Lower Knowledge

Colour

Pinkish-lavender, white

Family

Zingiberaceae

Cultivars

Silver Spot', 'Bronze', among others with variegated leaf patterns

Flower Size

1-2 inches across

Flower Texture

Smooth and delicate

Number of Petals

Typically 3 prominent petals

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth with a waxy sheen

Leaf Arrangement

Rosette

Leaf Color

Dark green, often with striking silver or bronze variegation

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Summer

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained but consistently moist soil

Soil Type

Rich, well-draining loamy soil

Temperature Ranges

Warm temperatures, not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Prefers partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-resistant but susceptible to rot in overly wet conditions

Pollinators

Attracts small bees and possibly butterflies

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and surrounding areas

Role in the Ecosystem

Ground cover, maintains soil moisture, prevents erosion

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Highly valued for ornamental foliage and attractive flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental in landscaping and container gardening

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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