Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Acuminate
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Over-head watering
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 leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Constipation
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Mango, Manila Mango
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Mango
In French
Lotus Sacré
Manguier
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Mangifera indica
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Manila mango
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Mangifera indica
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Manila mango
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Manila Mango season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango 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
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango
Care of Sacred Lotus and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.