Boesenbergia rotunda

Fingerroot

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Common Name:

Fingerroot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Description

Fingerroots are herbs that produce edible rhizomes with strong lemony flavor. Plant fingerroots in a herb garden or use as groundcover.

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Blooming

Blooms small flowers at the base of the foliage. The flowers often go unnoticed.

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Growth

Fingerroots are herbs that grow best in warm-temperate or subtropical areas. They need full or partial shade to do well. Boesenbergia is suitable for gardens or pots.

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Planting

Propagate from the seed or rhizome segments that contain one or two buds.

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Pest

Rhizome rot is potential problem with fingerroots.

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Interesting facts

Fingerroots are native to southern China and southeast Asia. The rhizomes resemble fingers growing out of a center piece. Fingerroots are popular in Thai cuisine.

Fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda) - Soil and irrigation

Known to do well in woodland soils that are moist, rich, and well-draining. Water liberally during the growing season.