Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Aquatics
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, 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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
European crab apple
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
european crab apple
पवित्र कमल
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
loto sagrado
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
european crab apple
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Sacred Lotus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark 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 European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus
Care of European Crab Apple and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer European Crab Apple 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.