Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
North America
Types
Not Available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
American Elm Tree
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Lotus Sacré
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Urticales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and American Elm
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and American Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and American Elm Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and American Elm are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and American Elm
Care of Sacred Lotus and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.