Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
golden lotus
Wood Sorrel
In German
golden lotus
Sauerklee
In French
golden lotus
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
golden lotus
alazán de madera
In Greek
golden lotus
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
golden lotus
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
golden lotus
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
golden lotus
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Oxalidales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel
Care of Golden Lotus and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
