Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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, Light Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
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
Orbiculate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Peacock Ginger
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Pfau Ingwer
In French
arbousier
paon gingembre
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
medronheiro
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
paw imbiru
In Latin
arbutus
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Ericaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger
Care of Strawberry Tree and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree 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.