Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation
no allergic reactions
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
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Ironbark
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Ironbark
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Ironbark
In French
Lotus Sacré
Ironbark
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Ironbark
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Ironbark
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Ironbark
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Ironbark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Ironbark
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Ironbark season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Ironbark Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Ironbark 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
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Ironbark
Care of Sacred Lotus and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.