Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Latex
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA milii
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Crown-of-Thorns
पवित्र कमल
In German
Dornenkrone
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Couronne d'épines
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Corona de espinas
loto sagrado
In Greek
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Crown -de- espinhos
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Korona cierniowa
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Coronam de spinis
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Proteales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus. Crown-of-Thorns has thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Crown-of-Thorns does not have fragrant flowers. Crown-of-Thorns has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: 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 Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus
Care of Crown-of-Thorns and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown-of-Thorns 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 Crown-of-Thorns 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.