Thai Black Ginger

Kaempferia parviflora, Zingiberaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest ConfuserDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

ModerateHigh (established)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Butter TreeMadhuca butyracea

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Thai Pepper TreeZanthoxylum limonella

Pest DeterrentShade Provision

Climbing OleanderStrophanthus gratus

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Highland Sacha InchiPlukenetia huayllabambana

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Wild BetelPiper sarmentosum

Both produce bioactive compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby understory plants

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionSpice ProductionPest DeterrentSoil Conditioning

Edible Parts

RhizomesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

AphrodisiacEnergy EnhancementAnti-InflammatoryTraditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Thai Black Ginger grow in?

Thai Black Ginger grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Thai Black Ginger?

Good companions for Thai Black Ginger include Butter Tree, Thai Pepper Tree, Climbing Oleander, Highland Sacha Inchi.

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