Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Holywood
पवित्र कमल
In German
Holywood
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Holywood
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Holywood
loto sagrado
In Greek
Holywood
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Holywood
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Holywood
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Holywood
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Proteales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Holywood and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Holywood and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Holywood and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
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 Holywood and Sacred Lotus
Care of Holywood and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Holywood 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.