Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
sasanqua
Peacock Ginger
In German
sasanqua
Pfau Ingwer
In French
sasanqua
paon gingembre
In Spanish
sasanqua
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
sasanqua
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Sasankya
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Sasankya
paw imbiru
In Latin
Sasankya
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Zingiberales
Family
Theaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Camellia
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger
Care of Sasanqua and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.