Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
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
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
golden lotus
In German
Wasser Poppy
golden lotus
In French
eau Poppy
golden lotus
In Spanish
amapola agua
golden lotus
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
golden lotus
In Portuguese
água Poppy
golden lotus
In Polish
Woda Poppy
golden lotus
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Zingiberales
Family
Alismataceae
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 Water Poppy and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Water Poppy and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Water Poppy and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Water Poppy and Golden Lotus
Care of Water Poppy and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Water Poppy 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.