Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
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
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
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
पीला महादूत
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Yellow Archangel
In French
Lotus Sacré
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel
Wondering what are the properties of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel? We provide you with everything About Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel. Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns and Yellow Archangel doesn't have thorns. Also Sacred Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Constipation and Yellow Archangel 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 Yellow Archangel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Archangel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel 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
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel
Care of Sacred Lotus and Yellow Archangel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.