Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Aquatics
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
पवित्र कमल
In German
Joshua Tree
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Joshua Tree
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
loto sagrado
In Greek
Joshua Tree
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Joshua ligno
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Proteales
Family
Agavaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and 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 Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus
Care of Joshua Tree and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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.