Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Palmate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
In German
Buckeye Putzer
golden lotus
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.