Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
golden lotus
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
golden lotus
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
golden lotus
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
golden lotus
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
golden lotus
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
golden lotus
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
golden lotus
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Malabar nut
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Malabar nut Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Malabar nut are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Malabar nut
Care of Golden Lotus and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.