Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
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
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
golden lotus
alstroemeria
In German
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
In French
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
In Greek
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
In Polish
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
In Latin
golden lotus
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ensete
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria
Care of Golden Lotus and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done 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 Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.