Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southern Asia
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
Cassia fistula
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
golden shower tree
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
अमलतास
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Lotus Sacré
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Cassia fistula
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
sacra Lotus
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Cassia Fistula season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula 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
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.