Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
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
Allergy
Unknown
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
golden lotus
Bougainvillea
In German
golden lotus
Bougainvillea
In French
golden lotus
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
golden lotus
Bougainvillea
In Greek
golden lotus
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Bougainvillea
In Polish
golden lotus
Bugenwilli
In Latin
golden lotus
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Ensete
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea
Care of Golden Lotus and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.