Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
waterlogging
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Fishes
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
Dog Rose
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
सफेद कमल
In German
Heckenrose
Tigerlotus
In French
Dog Rose
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
Dog Rose
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Dzika róża
białego lotosu
In Latin
cynorrhodon
albus Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Nymphaeales
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and White Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and White Lotus? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and White Lotus. Dog Rose has thorns and White Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and White Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain 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 Dog Rose and White Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and White Lotus
Season and care of Dog Rose and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and White Lotus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
Dog Rose and White Lotus Physical Information
Dog Rose and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and White Lotus are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dog Rose and White Lotus
Care of Dog Rose and White Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.