Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Shady Edge
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Capnoides
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Capnoides
In French
paon gingembre
capnoides
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Capnoides
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Capnoides
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Capnoides
In Polish
paw imbiru
Capnoides
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Zingiberales
Agaricales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Capnoides. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Capnoides Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides
Care of Peacock Ginger and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.