Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Constipation
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
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 its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
तरबूज़
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Wassermelone
In French
Lotus Sacré
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Cucurbitales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus 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
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Sacred Lotus and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.