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About Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
1.3 Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern Asia
1.4 Types
not available
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Terrestrial, Wet lands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12-8
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
150.00 cm
Rank: 87 (Overall)
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
120.00 cm
Rank: 79 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
4.7 Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Spider Mites
5.12 Allergy
Unknown
Toxic
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ALOCASIA reginula
7.2 Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Elephant Ear
7.2.1 In Hindi
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.2 In German
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.3 In French
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.4 In Spanish
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.5 In Greek
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.6 In Portuguese
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.7 In Polish
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
7.2.8 In Latin
golden lotus
Elephant Ear
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Zingiberales
Alismatales
8.5 Family
Zingiberaceae
Araceae
8.6 Genus
Ensete
Alocasia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear? We provide you with everything About Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear. Golden Lotus doesn't have thorns and Elephant Ear doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Lotus has allergic reactions like Unknown and Elephant Ear has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear

Season and care of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear Physical Information

Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear are as follows:

  • Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow

  • Elephant Ear flower color: White

  • Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black

Care of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear

Care of Golden Lotus and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.