Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Anacahuita
पवित्र कमल
In German
Anacahuita
Heiliges Lotus
In French
anacahuita
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
anacahuita
loto sagrado
In Greek
Anacahuita
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Anacahuita
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Anacahuita
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Proteales
Family
Boraginaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and 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 Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus
Care of Anacahuita and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
