Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Water Deeply, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
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, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
जामुन
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Zwetschgen
In French
Lotus Sacré
prune de Damas
In Spanish
loto sagrado
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
damson ameixa
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
mirabelki
In Latin
sacra Lotus
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Damson
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Damson season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Damson Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Damson 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
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sacred Lotus and Damson
Care of Sacred Lotus and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.