Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Scratches, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
BROMELIA pinguin
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
In Hindi
golden lotus
bromelia pinguin plant
In German
golden lotus
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
In French
golden lotus
plante Bromelia Pinguin
In Spanish
golden lotus
planta Bromelia Pinguin
In Greek
golden lotus
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
In Portuguese
golden lotus
planta Caraguatá
In Polish
golden lotus
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
In Latin
golden lotus
Commelina pinguin herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available.
Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
- Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Care of Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin
Care of Golden Lotus and Bromelia Pinguin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.