Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America
Habitat
Shady Edge
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Softstem Bulrush
In French
paon gingembre
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
paw imbiru
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Peacock Ginger and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.