Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
आमला
golden lotus
In German
Stachelbeere
golden lotus
In French
Groseille à maquereau
golden lotus
In Spanish
Grosella
golden lotus
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Groselha
golden lotus
In Polish
Agrest
golden lotus
In Latin
hominem
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.