Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Moths
Allergy
Constipation
Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Catawba Traube
In French
Lotus Sacré
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Catawba uva
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Catawba Grape
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Catawba winogron
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Vitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Catawba Grape season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape 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
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape
Care of Sacred Lotus and Catawba Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.