Scientific Name: Kaempferia sp
Common Name: ‘Silver
Diamonds’
Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Silver
Diamonds’ is a low growing herbaceous perennial with highly patterned
foliage. It grows up to 18 inches tall and
is 12 to 14 inches wide. ‘Silver
Diamonds’ naturally goes dormant in winter.
Habit and Growth Rate:
This
plant makes an excellent ground cover for shaded landscapes or as an interior
or patio pot plant.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for an 8” pot size and will finish in about 3 months.
Culture:
Light: 75-80% shade
Temperature: 55° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use a slightly acidic, well draining professional
mix, keep evenly moist. During dormancy,
keep rhizomes dry and protect from freezing.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm
(N), weekly. Supplement with magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons
once per month. For top dress or soil incorporation, follow label rates.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal
and bacterial pathogens. A preventative drench with a soil fungicide such as
Banrot will help to prevent root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax