Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Marijuana
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
मारिजुआना
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Marihuana
In French
paon gingembre
Marijuana
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Marijuana
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Maconha
In Polish
paw imbiru
Marihuana
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Marijuana. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Not Available and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Marijuana Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana
Care of Peacock Ginger and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.