Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Alternanthera
In Hindi
golden lotus
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
golden lotus
Alternanthera
In French
golden lotus
Alternanthera
In Spanish
golden lotus
Alternanthera
In Greek
golden lotus
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Alternanthera
In Polish
golden lotus
Alternanthera
In Latin
golden lotus
Alternanthera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Ensete
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Gomphrenoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Alternanthera
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Alternanthera Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Alternanthera are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Golden Lotus and Alternanthera
Care of Golden Lotus and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.