Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Applicable
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Aquatic Plant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Nymphaea lotus
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
सफेद कमल
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Tigerlotus
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
λευκό λωτού
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
białego lotosu
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
albus Lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus? We provide you with everything About Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus. Nellie Stevens Holly has thorns and White 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 White 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 White Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant.
Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Lotus flower color: White
- White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and White Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly 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.