Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Light 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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
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
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
watermilfoil
In German
Heiliges Lotus
watermilfoil
In French
Lotus Sacré
myriophylle
In Spanish
loto sagrado
watermilfoil
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
watermilfoil
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
watermilfoil
In Latin
sacra Lotus
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Saxifragales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Abelia
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil 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
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil
Care of Sacred Lotus and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.