Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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, Partial shade
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Tibetan cowslip
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Tibet-Primel
In French
Lotus Sacré
Kauslip tibétain
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Primula florindae
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Primula florindae
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
cowslip tibetana
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
tybetański cowslip
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Primula florindae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Tibetan cowslip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip 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
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
- Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip
Care of Sacred Lotus and Tibetan cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.