Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
पवित्र कमल
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
loto sagrado
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Proteales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus. Nellie Stevens Holly has thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Nellie Stevens Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Nellie Stevens Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.