Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
North Africa
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
पवित्र कमल
In German
Saharan myrtle
Heiliges Lotus
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
loto sagrado
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
myrto Saharan
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Sacred Lotus season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.