Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
  
Types
not available
  
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
  
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
  
Riverbanks, Stream side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
  
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve hair condition
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Tonic, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
  
ACER macrophyllum
  
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
  
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
  
In Hindi
golden lotus
  
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
  
In German
golden lotus
  
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
  
In French
golden lotus
  
Grande feuille Érable
  
In Spanish
golden lotus
  
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
  
In Greek
golden lotus
  
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
  
In Portuguese
golden lotus
  
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
  
In Polish
golden lotus
  
Duży liść klonowy
  
In Latin
golden lotus
  
Big Maple folia ligni
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Zingiberaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Ensete
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available