Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
golden lotus
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
golden lotus
In French
plante Brachyscome
golden lotus
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
golden lotus
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
golden lotus
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
golden lotus
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
golden lotus
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Brachyscome and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Brachyscome and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Brachyscome and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Brachyscome and Golden Lotus
Care of Brachyscome and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brachyscome 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.