Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Shady Edge
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
शकरकंद
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Palmlilie
In French
paon gingembre
Yucca
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Yucca
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Yucca
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
iúca
In Polish
paw imbiru
yucca
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Peacock Ginger and Yuca
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Yuca. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Yuca 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 Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Yuca
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Yuca Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Yuca are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Yuca
Care of Peacock Ginger and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.