Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Big Apple, Black Pagoda, Holiday Bells
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Damp forests, Rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
14-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Striped
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Thoroughly
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Southern blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
AESCHYNANTHUS 'Hot Flash'
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Basket Vine, Hot Flash Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant
In Hindi
golden lotus
Lipstick Plant
In German
golden lotus
Lipstick Pflanze
In French
golden lotus
Plante Lipstick
In Spanish
golden lotus
Pintalabios Planta
In Greek
golden lotus
κραγιόν φυτών
In Portuguese
golden lotus
batom Planta
In Polish
golden lotus
szminka roślin
In Latin
golden lotus
Planta lipstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Ensete
Aeschynanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lipstick Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Lipstick Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lipstick Plant is Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lipstick Plant height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Lipstick Plant flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Lipstick Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Lipstick Plant
Care of Golden Lotus and Lipstick 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 Lipstick Plant pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lipstick Plant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.