Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Africa
Types
Not Available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Ponds
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Constipation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Stem
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Dracaena
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Dracaena
In French
Lotus Sacré
Dracaena
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Dracaena
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Dracena
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Dracaena
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Dracaena Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Dracaena 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
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Dracaena
Care of Sacred Lotus and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.