Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
-
Habitat
Dry areas
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Garland
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
अंजीर
Peacock Ginger
In German
Echte Feige
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Ficus carica
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Ficus carica
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Celeste Fig
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
paw imbiru
In Latin
Ficus carica
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Zingiberales
Family
Moraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger. Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Celeste Fig does not have fragrant flowers. Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. 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 Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger
Care of Celeste Fig and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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.