Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Unknown
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
golden lotus
Alocasia
In German
golden lotus
Alocasia
In French
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Spanish
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Greek
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Polish
golden lotus
Alocasia
In Latin
golden lotus
Alocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Arales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Kris Plant
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Kris Plant Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Kris Plant are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Golden Lotus and Kris Plant
Care of Golden Lotus and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.