Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, 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
Clay, Loam
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Peacock Ginger
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Pfau Ingwer
In French
érable paperbark
paon gingembre
In Spanish
arce paperbark
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
gengibre pavão
In Polish
klon paperbark
paw imbiru
In Latin
paperbark acernis
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Aceraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger. Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Maple has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like . 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 Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger
Care of Paperbark Maple and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple 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.