Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Ponds
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
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
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Jewelweed
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Not Available
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Impatiens capensis
In French
Lotus Sacré
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Geraniales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed 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
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed
Care of Sacred Lotus and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.