Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Tritoma
golden lotus
In German
Tritoma
golden lotus
In French
Tritoma
golden lotus
In Spanish
tritoma
golden lotus
In Greek
tritoma
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Tritoma
golden lotus
In Polish
Tritoma
golden lotus
In Latin
Trytoma
golden lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tritoma and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Tritoma and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Golden Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tritoma and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Tritoma and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Tritoma and Golden Lotus
Care of Tritoma and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tritoma 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.