About Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Water Poppy
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
पवित्र कमल
In German
Wasser Poppy
Heiliges Lotus
In French
eau Poppy
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
amapola agua
loto sagrado
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Proteales
Family
Alismataceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: 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 Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus
Care of Water Poppy and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.