Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
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
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
PHALARIS
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Phalaris
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Phalaris
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Phalaris
In French
Lotus Sacré
Phalaris
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Phalans
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Phalans
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Phalans
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Phalans
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Phalaris. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Phalaris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Phalaris Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris 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
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris
Care of Sacred Lotus and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.