Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
golden lotus
Alocasia
In German
golden lotus
Alocasia
In French
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Spanish
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Greek
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Polish
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Latin
golden lotus
Aglaonema
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Arales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Alocasia
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Alocasia Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Alocasia are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Alocasia
Care of Golden Lotus and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.