Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
पवित्र कमल
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Lotus Sacré
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
loto sagrado
loto sagrado
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
sacra Lotus
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Proteales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus 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
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus
Care of Sacred Lotus and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.