Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Not Available
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Fishes
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
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
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
English boxwood
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
European boxwood
सफेद कमल
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Tigerlotus
In French
Buis commun
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
boj común
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
European boxwood
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
Buxo
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
białego lotosu
In Latin
European boxwood
albus Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Nymphaeales
Family
Buxaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and White Lotus
Season and care of English Boxwood and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
English Boxwood and White Lotus Physical Information
English Boxwood and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and White Lotus are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of English Boxwood and White Lotus
Care of English Boxwood and White Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer English Boxwood 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.