Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
not available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Decoration 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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In German
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In French
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In Greek
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In Polish
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
In Latin
golden lotus
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ground Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid
Care of Golden Lotus and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.