Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Habitat
Shady Edge
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Kokospalme
In French
paon gingembre
Cocotier
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
El cocotero
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Coqueiro
In Polish
paw imbiru
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Arecales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree
Care of Peacock Ginger and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.