Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
golden lotus
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
golden lotus
Hairy Bittercress
In French
golden lotus
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
golden lotus
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
golden lotus
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
golden lotus
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
golden lotus
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Golden Lotus and Hairy Bittercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.