Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Asia, Europe
Types
not available
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Unknown
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
golden lotus
कामुदिनी
In German
golden lotus
Maiglöckchen
In French
golden lotus
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
golden lotus
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
golden lotus
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
golden lotus
Lilia doliny
In Latin
golden lotus
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily of the Valley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley
Care of Golden Lotus and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
