Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 every two or three days during warmer months, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
golden lotus
Chives
In German
golden lotus
Schnittlauch
In French
golden lotus
Ciboulette
In Spanish
golden lotus
Cebollino
In Greek
golden lotus
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Cebolinha
In Polish
golden lotus
Szczypiorek
In Latin
golden lotus
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Chives
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chives season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Chives Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Chives are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Chives
Care of Golden Lotus and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.