Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Shady Edge
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Jam
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
सागर अंगूर
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Sea Grape
In French
paon gingembre
Sea Grape
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Sea Grape
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Sea Grape
In Polish
paw imbiru
Sea Grape
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape
Care of Peacock Ginger and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.