Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nelumbo nucifera
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Ponds
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
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 a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Lotus Sacré
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Diabelski laska
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick 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
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Sacred Lotus and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.