Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Asia
  
United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Ponds
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
  
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well 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
  
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Constipation
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
  
Rosa blanda
  
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
  
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
  
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
  
Rosa blanda
  
In German
Heiliges Lotus
  
Rosa blanda
  
In French
Lotus Sacré
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Spanish
loto sagrado
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
  
ροζ μίγμα
  
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
  
Rosa blanda
  
In Latin
sacra Lotus
  
Rosa blanda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Proteales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Nymphaeaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Abelia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose 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
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose
Care of Sacred Lotus and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.