Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
African Iris
Peacock Ginger
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Pfau Ingwer
In French
African Iris
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Iris africano
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Iris africano
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Afryki Iris
paw imbiru
In Latin
African Iris
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of African Iris and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Peacock Ginger. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Iris and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Iris and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of African Iris and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
African Iris and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of African Iris and Peacock Ginger
Care of African Iris and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.