Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Applicable
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Aquatic Plant
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the first year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Astringent, Clears heat, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Diabetes, High cholestrol, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Low Blood Pressure, Phosphorus, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Nymphaea lotus
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
सफेद कमल
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Tigerlotus
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
λευκό λωτού
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
białego lotosu
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
albus Lotus
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Nymphaeales
Aquifoliales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Lotus season is Early Summer and Late Summer and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Early Summer and Late Summer. The type of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
White Lotus flower color: White
White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of White Lotus and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.