Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Shady Edge
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
भोज पत्र
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Birke
In French
paon gingembre
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Abedul
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
bétula
In Polish
paw imbiru
Brzoza
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Birch
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Birch Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Birch are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Peacock Ginger and Birch
Care of Peacock Ginger and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.