Lesser Galanga (Kaempferia galanga)

The rhizomes are used in southeast Asian food flavoring and also as a medicinal herb.

by MartinB Jul 23, 2002 9:25 PM

This plants leaves are plain and lay flat on the ground and they have a wonderful aroma. The rhizomes are grown for Asian spices. Watering should be held off when plant goes dormant, rhizomes could rot with too much water during dormant conditions.

by justmeLisa Sep 6, 2002 1:29 PM

Flowers last only a day.

by justmeLisa Sep 6, 2002 1:31 PM

Looks nice as it starts to grow--on the porch

by Michaelp Jun 7, 2004 8:51 AM

Two flowers at once--these are more purple than most of mine--

by Michaelp Jun 24, 2004 9:09 AM