Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
-
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Shady Edge
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Coleus
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Buntnessel
In French
paon gingembre
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
coleo
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Coleus
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
cóleus
In Polish
paw imbiru
Coleus
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Coleus
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Coleus. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Coleus doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Coleus 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 Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Coleus
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Peacock Ginger and Coleus Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Peacock Ginger and Coleus
Care of Peacock Ginger and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.