Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Ponds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
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, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Peanut
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
मूंगफली
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Erdnuss
In French
Lotus Sacré
Cacahuète
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Maní
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Amendoim
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Arachid
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Peanut
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Sacred Lotus and Peanut Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Peanut 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
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Sacred Lotus and Peanut
Care of Sacred Lotus and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.