Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, Swamps, Tropical regions
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Black
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
Arrowhead
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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 deadheads
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Cough, Diabetes, Gout, Kidney problems, Oedema, Rheumatism, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBINE frutescens
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Bulbine, Cat's Whiskers, Rankkopieva
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Not Available
golden lotus
In German
Katze Whiskers Pflanze
golden lotus
In French
Moustaches usine de Cat
golden lotus
In Spanish
Bigotes Planta de gato
golden lotus
In Greek
Μουστάκια γάτας Φυτών
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Bigodes Planta de Gato
golden lotus
In Polish
Kocie Wąsy rośliny
golden lotus
In Latin
Cat Whiskers Planta
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ocimeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cats Whiskers season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cats Whiskers is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cats Whiskers is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Cats Whiskers height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Cats Whiskers flower color: Yellow and Orange
Cats Whiskers leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus
Care of Cats Whiskers and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cats Whiskers pruning is done Remove deadheads and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cats Whiskers 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.