Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
Ponds
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Constipation
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
White Sapote
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
White Sapote
In German
Heiliges Lotus
White Sapote
In French
Lotus Sacré
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
loto sagrado
White Sapote
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
White Sapote
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
White Sapote
In Latin
sacra Lotus
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Sapindales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and White Sapote
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and White Sapote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and White Sapote Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and White Sapote 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
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and White Sapote
Care of Sacred Lotus and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
