About Acacia and Sacred Lotus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Aquatics
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Not Available
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Acacia
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Acacia
पवित्र कमल
In German
Acacia
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Acacia
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Acacia
loto sagrado
In Greek
Acacia
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Acacia
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Acacia
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Acacia
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Sacred Lotus. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Acacia and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Sacred Lotus season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Acacia and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Acacia and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Acacia and Sacred Lotus
Care of Acacia and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.