Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Ayers Pear
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Ayers Birne
In French
Lotus Sacré
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Ayers pera
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear 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
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear
Care of Sacred Lotus and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
