Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
पवित्र कमल
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Heiliges Lotus
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
loto sagrado
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Proteales
Family
Polygonaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus. TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also TRIPLARIS cumingiana does not have fragrant flowers. TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.