Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calypso, Caribe
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Vomiting
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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
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 for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
धनिया
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Koriander
In French
Lotus Sacré
Coriandre
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Cilantro
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Coentro
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Kolendra
In Latin
sacra Lotus
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Cilantro
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Cilantro Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Cilantro 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
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cilantro
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.