{"product_id":"kaempferia-pulchra-variegata-9cm-h20cm-fla0000666","title":"Kaempferia pulchra Variegata 9cm H20cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Kaempferia pulchra Variegata—a low-growing ginger relative with painterly foliage rather than upright stems. Its patterned leaves give terrarium-meets-tropical-forest energy, and it may naturally slow down or rest seasonally like many rhizomatous gingers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaempferia pulchra 'Variegata'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Peacock Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e A variegated form of Kaempferia pulchra, commonly called Peacock Ginger, grown for ornate leaf patterning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, bright shade and humid air, like the floor of a tropical woodland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or bright shade. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can bleach or crisp the patterned leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for a warm shelf, terrarium-style display or bright bathroom away from cold draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active leafy growth; stop or reduce if the plant rests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likes higher humidity, but the rhizome still needs fresh air and drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep 18–27°C in growth. Protect from cold and expect slower growth in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep lightly moist in active growth, then water less if leaves naturally decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not usually grown as a chew-safe houseplant; keep away from pets and children as a precaution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a loose, humus-rich mix with perlite so the rhizome is moist but not suffocated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Division of rhizomes when actively growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low and spreading rather than tall; allow space for new shoots around the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal and moderate, not a constant fast grower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for fungus gnats in damp mix and spider mites in dry air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refresh soil as rhizomes fill the pot, ideally at the start of active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves once they yellow naturally; do not panic if it rests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle airflow prevents stale humidity around the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peacock gingers are collected for leaf pattern first; the flowers are a bonus rather than the main show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"9cm H20cm","offer_id":58712806293768,"sku":"FLA0000666","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_3933.jpg?v=1789221088","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/kaempferia-pulchra-variegata-9cm-h20cm-fla0000666","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}