Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Shady Edge
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark 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
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Kale
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
गोभी
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Grünkohl
In French
paon gingembre
Chou frisé
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Col rizada
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Couve
In Polish
paw imbiru
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Kale
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Kale Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Kale are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Kale
Care of Peacock Ginger and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.