Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Ponds
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow 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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
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, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
साइडर सेब
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Crispin Apfel
In French
Lotus Sacré
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
loto sagrado
sidra de manzana
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Apple Cider
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Cider Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Mutsu Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple 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
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple
Care of Sacred Lotus and Mutsu Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.