Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Europe
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
golden lotus
southernwood
In German
golden lotus
Eberraute
In French
golden lotus
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
golden lotus
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
golden lotus
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Abrótano
In Polish
golden lotus
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
golden lotus
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Southernwood
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Southernwood Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Southernwood are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Southernwood
Care of Golden Lotus and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.