Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 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
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Wisteria
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Wisteria
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Wisteria
golden lotus
In German
Glyzinien
golden lotus
In French
Glycines
golden lotus
In Spanish
Glicinas
golden lotus
In Greek
γλυκίνη
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Glicínias
golden lotus
In Polish
Wisteria
golden lotus
In Latin
Wisteria
golden lotus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wisteria and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Wisteria and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Golden Lotus season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Wisteria and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Wisteria and Golden Lotus
Care of Wisteria and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wisteria 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.