Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Ponds
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
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
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Lotus Sacré
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Proteales
Asparagales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Nobile Dendrobium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium 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
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Sacred Lotus and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.