Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Eastern Africa
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
  
Lowland, Ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Orange, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Broadly Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Pot
  
In Water, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
  
Aphids, White bugs
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Diabetes, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
  
Nymphaea caerulea
  
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
  
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
  
In Hindi
golden lotus
  
ब्लू लोटस
  
In German
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
In French
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Spanish
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Greek
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Portuguese
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Polish
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Latin
golden lotus
  
Blue Lotus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Zingiberaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Ensete
  
Nymphaea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus
Care of Golden Lotus and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.