Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
along watercourse
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
पानी लिली
golden lotus
In German
Riesen- Seerose
golden lotus
In French
géant nénuphar
golden lotus
In Spanish
lirio de agua
golden lotus
In Greek
νούφαρο
golden lotus
In Portuguese
waterlily
golden lotus
In Polish
Lilia wodna
golden lotus
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
golden lotus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Zingiberales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus
Care of Giant Waterlily and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.