Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Clivia
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Clivia
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Clivia
In French
Lotus Sacré
Clivia
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Clivia
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Clivia
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Clivia
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Proteales
Asparagales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Clivia. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Clivia
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Clivia Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Clivia 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
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Clivia
Care of Sacred Lotus and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
