Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Lotus Sacré
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
loto sagrado
cólquico
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
sacra Lotus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Constipation. 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 Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus 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
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus
Care of Sacred Lotus and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.