Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Western Asia
Types
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Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Shady Edge
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
paon gingembre
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
paw imbiru
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Bing Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Bing Cherry 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 Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry
Care of Peacock Ginger and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.