Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Shady Edge
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
पीले अदरक
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Gelber Ingwer
In French
paon gingembre
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
paw imbiru
żółty Ginger
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Ginger has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger
Care of Peacock Ginger and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.