Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Elephant Grass
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
हाथी घास
पवित्र कमल
In German
Elefantengras
Heiliges Lotus
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
pasto elefante
loto sagrado
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
elephanti herba
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
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 Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus
Care of Elephant Grass and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Elephant Grass 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.
