Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Central America, North America
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
  
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
  
Black, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
  
Aphids, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Edible dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
  
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
  
In Hindi
golden lotus
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
In German
golden lotus
  
Wunderblume
  
In French
golden lotus
  
Belle-de-nuit
  
In Spanish
golden lotus
  
Dondiego de noche
  
In Greek
golden lotus
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Portuguese
golden lotus
  
Maravilha
  
In Polish
golden lotus
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Latin
golden lotus
  
mirabilis Ja-
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Zingiberaceae
  
Nyctaginaceae
  
Genus
Ensete
  
Mirabilis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Golden Lotus and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.