Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Shady Edge
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Orange
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
नारंगी
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Orange
In French
paon gingembre
Orange
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
naranja
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
laranja
In Polish
paw imbiru
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Orange? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Orange. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Orange 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 Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Orange
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Orange Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Orange are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Orange
Care of Peacock Ginger and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.