Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
In Hindi
golden lotus
Agastache
In German
golden lotus
Agastache
In French
golden lotus
Agastache
In Spanish
golden lotus
Agastache
In Greek
golden lotus
Agastache
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Agastache
In Polish
golden lotus
Agastache
In Latin
golden lotus
Agastache
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ensete
Giant hyssop
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Foeniculum
Tribe
Not Available
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Agastache
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Agastache is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Agastache Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agastache season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Agastache is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Agastache Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Agastache physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Agastache are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Agastache flower color: Pink
- Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Agastache
Care of Golden Lotus and Agastache include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agastache needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.