About Batavia and Peacock Ginger
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Peacock Ginger
In German
Hortensie
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Hortensia
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Hortensia
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
υδραγεία
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Hortensja
paw imbiru
In Latin
Hibiscus
gingiberi pavo
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Batavia and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Batavia and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Batavia and Peacock Ginger. Batavia doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Batavia does not have fragrant flowers. Batavia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Batavia and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Batavia and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Batavia and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Batavia and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Batavia is Loam and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Batavia is Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Batavia and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Batavia and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Batavia and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Batavia and Peacock Ginger
Care of Batavia and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.