Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Africa
Habitat
Ponds
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
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Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Euryops
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Euryops
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Euryops
In French
Lotus Sacré
Euryops
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Euryops
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Euryops
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Euryops
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Euryops
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Asterales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
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Properties of Sacred Lotus and Euryops
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Euryops? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Euryops. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Euryops doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Euryops 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 Euryops and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Euryops
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Euryops Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Euryops 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
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Euryops
Care of Sacred Lotus and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.