Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
BROMELIA
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
golden lotus
Heart-of-flame
In German
golden lotus
Herz -of -Flame
In French
golden lotus
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
golden lotus
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
golden lotus
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
golden lotus
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
golden lotus
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame
Care of Golden Lotus and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame pruning is done 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.