Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Snapdragon
In Hindi
golden lotus
snapdragon
In German
golden lotus
Löwenmaul
In French
golden lotus
muflier
In Spanish
golden lotus
boca de dragón
In Greek
golden lotus
snapdragon
In Portuguese
golden lotus
snapdragon
In Polish
golden lotus
lwia paszcza
In Latin
golden lotus
snapdragon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Scrophulariaceae
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 Snapdragon
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Lotus and Snapdragon Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Snapdragon are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Snapdragon
Care of Golden Lotus and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.