Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
  
Types
not available
  
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
  
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
8-1
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Blue, 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
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loose, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loose, Moist
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
  
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
  
Lupinus
  
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
  
Hybrid Lupine
  
In Hindi
golden lotus
  
वृक संयंत्र
  
In German
golden lotus
  
lupine
  
In French
golden lotus
  
usine de lupin
  
In Spanish
golden lotus
  
planta de lupino
  
In Greek
golden lotus
  
φυτό λούπινο
  
In Portuguese
golden lotus
  
tremoço planta
  
In Polish
golden lotus
  
łubin roślin
  
In Latin
golden lotus
  
Plinio herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Zingiberaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Ensete
  
Lupinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Lupine
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Golden Lotus and Lupine Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Lupine are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Lupine
Care of Golden Lotus and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.