Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Clematis
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Clematis
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
पवित्र कमल
In German
Klematis
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Clématite
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Clemátide
loto sagrado
In Greek
κληματιτής
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Clematite
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Clematis
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Clematis
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Proteales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Sacred Lotus. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Clematis and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Sacred Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Clematis and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Clematis and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea 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 Clematis and Sacred Lotus
Care of Clematis and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Clematis 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.