Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Neomarica gracilis
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Peacock Ginger
In German
Gehen Iris
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Iris Marcher
paon gingembre
In Spanish
caminar Iris
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
gengibre pavão
In Polish
Walking Iris
paw imbiru
In Latin
O Thaumantias
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Neomarica
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger. Walking Iris doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Walking Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Walking Iris has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger 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 Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger
Care of Walking Iris and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris 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.