Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Shady Edge
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
paon gingembre
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
paw imbiru
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Jonathan Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple
Care of Peacock Ginger and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.