Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Barberry
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
Burberry
Peacock Ginger
In German
Burberry
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Burberry
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Burberry
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Burberry
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Burberry
gengibre pavão
In Polish
kwaśnica
paw imbiru
In Latin
Barberry
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Zingiberales
Family
Berberidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Berberis
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Peacock Ginger. Barberry has thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Barberry and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Barberry and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Barberry and Peacock Ginger
Care of Barberry and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry 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.