Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Shady Edge
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Red Buckeye
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Red Buckeye
In French
paon gingembre
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Red Buckeye
In Polish
paw imbiru
Red Buckeye
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye
Care of Peacock Ginger and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.