Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
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Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Shady Edge
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Spinach
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
पालक
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Spinat
In French
paon gingembre
Épinards
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Espinacas
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Espinafre
In Polish
paw imbiru
Szpinak
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Spinacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Chenopodioideae
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Spinach. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Spinach
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Spinach Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Spinach are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Spinach
Care of Peacock Ginger and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.