Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
In German
Kolbenfaden
golden lotus
In French
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
In Spanish
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
In Greek
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
In Polish
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
In Latin
Chinese Evergreen
golden lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Zingiberales
Family
Araceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aglaonemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Evergreen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Chinese Evergreen 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.