Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Water gardening
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Water Poppy
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
जल पोस्ता
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Wasser Poppy
In French
Lotus Sacré
eau Poppy
In Spanish
loto sagrado
amapola agua
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
água Poppy
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Woda Poppy
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Proteales
Alismatales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy 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
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy
Care of Sacred Lotus and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.