Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Fishes
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Hardy Waterlily
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Hardy Waterlily
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Hardy Waterlily
In French
Lotus Sacré
Hardy Waterlily
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Hardy Waterlily
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Hardy Waterlily
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Hardy Waterlily
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Hardy Waterlily
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Hardy Waterlily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Nymphaeales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Waterlily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hardy Waterlily height is Not Available and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily 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
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
- Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Care of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily
Care of Sacred Lotus and Hardy Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.