Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
not available
Cusick's camas, large camas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
golden lotus
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
golden lotus
Hyazinthe
In French
golden lotus
jacinthe
In Spanish
golden lotus
jacinto
In Greek
golden lotus
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
golden lotus
jacinto
In Polish
golden lotus
hiacynt
In Latin
golden lotus
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Golden Lotus and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Hyacinth pruning is done 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 Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.