Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southern Asia
  
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
  
Habitat
Ponds
  
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
2-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
10 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
  
Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
  
Flying insects
  
Allergy
Constipation
  
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Unknown, Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
  
Decoration Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
  
CARDUUS nutans
  
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
  
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
  
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
  
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
  
In German
Heiliges Lotus
  
Nickende Distel
  
In French
Lotus Sacré
  
Musk Thistle
  
In Spanish
loto sagrado
  
Cardo de almizcle
  
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
  
musk Thistle
  
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
  
musk Thistle
  
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
  
Musk Thistle
  
In Latin
sacra Lotus
  
Carduus MOSCHUS
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Proteales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Nymphaeaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Abelia
  
Carduus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cynareae
  
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
  
Carduoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle 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
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle
Care of Sacred Lotus and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.