Sacred Lotus

Copperleaf

About Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf

Sacred Lotus

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Aquatics

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia

Melanesia

Types

Nelumbo nucifera

Number of Varieties

10012

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Habitat

Ponds

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Lime Green, Sea Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Lime Green, Sea Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Lime Green, Sea Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, In Water, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Insects

Birds

Allergy

Constipation

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NELUMBO nucifera

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus

Copperleaf

In Hindi

पवित्र कमल

Copperleaf

In German

Heiliges Lotus

Copperleaf

In French

Lotus Sacré

Copperleaf

In Spanish

loto sagrado

copperleaf

In Greek

ιερή Lotus

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Lotus sagrado

Copperleaf

In Polish

Sacred Lotus

CopperLeaf

In Latin

sacra Lotus

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Proteales

Euphorbiales

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Abelia

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Nelumbonaceae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

5462

1 27800

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Properties of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf

Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf Physical Information

Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf 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
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf

Care of Sacred Lotus and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.