Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Shady Edge
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Dwarf Iris
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Zwergiris
In French
paon gingembre
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Enano Iris
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
paw imbiru
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris
Care of Peacock Ginger and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.