Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Fuchsia, Violet
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
Peacock Ginger
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Pfau Ingwer
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
paon gingembre
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
gengibre pavão
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
paw imbiru
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger. Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Amaranth does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger
Care of Globe Amaranth and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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.