Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Marijuana
In Hindi
golden lotus
मारिजुआना
In German
golden lotus
Marihuana
In French
golden lotus
Marijuana
In Spanish
golden lotus
Marijuana
In Greek
golden lotus
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Maconha
In Polish
golden lotus
Marihuana
In Latin
golden lotus
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Marijuana
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Marijuana Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Marijuana are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Marijuana
Care of Golden Lotus and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.