Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Habitat
Ponds
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Constipation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CYMBIDIUM
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
आर्किड
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Cymbidium Orchid
In French
Lotus Sacré
Cymbidium Orchid
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Cymbidium Orchid
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
kymbes
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Cymbidium Orchid
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Cymbidium Orchid
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Cymbidium Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Proteales
Orchidales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Cymbidium Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid 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
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cymbidium Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cymbidium Orchid 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 Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.