Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Dogwood
पवित्र कमल
In German
Hartriegel
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Cornouiller
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Madera del perro
loto sagrado
In Greek
κρανιά
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
cornizo
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Dereń
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
dogwood
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dogwood and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Dogwood and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Dogwood and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Dogwood and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood 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 Dogwood and Sacred Lotus
Care of Dogwood and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Dogwood 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.
