About Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Habitat
Shady Edge
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Ranunculus
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Ranunkel
In French
paon gingembre
Ranunculus
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
ranúnculo
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Ranogkylos
In Polish
paw imbiru
Ranogkylos
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ranunculales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus
Care of Peacock Ginger and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.