Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-5
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Hydrangea
golden lotus
In German
Hortensie
golden lotus
In French
Hortensia
golden lotus
In Spanish
Hortensia
golden lotus
In Greek
υδραγεία
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
golden lotus
In Polish
Hortensja
golden lotus
In Latin
Hibiscus
golden lotus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sorghum
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus
Care of Centipede Grass and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Centipede Grass 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.