Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Japan
Types
not available
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
golden lotus
hakone grass
In German
golden lotus
Hakone Gras
In French
golden lotus
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
golden lotus
hierba Hakone
In Greek
golden lotus
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Hakone grama
In Polish
golden lotus
Hakone trawa
In Latin
golden lotus
Hakone herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Cyperales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass
Care of Golden Lotus and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.