Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Shady Edge
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Tree Mallow
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Baum Mallow
In French
paon gingembre
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
árbol de la malva
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Mallow
In Polish
paw imbiru
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malvales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow
Care of Peacock Ginger and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.