Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
बरमूडा घास
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Bermuda Gras
In French
Lotus Sacré
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Grama
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Proteales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Abelia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass 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
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass
Care of Sacred Lotus and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.