Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Aquatic Plant
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize the first year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf eating pests, Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fishes
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Moisturizing, Weightloss
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Nymphaea lotus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus or Egyptian white water-lily
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Tigerlotus
Pekannuss
In French
Lotier d'Égypte, Lotus tigré
Pacanier
In Spanish
loto tigre, nenúfar blanco egipcio
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
λευκό λωτού
Pecan
In Portuguese
nenúfar-branco, lótus-branco, lótus-do-egipto, loto-sagrado-do-egito e lótus-sagrado-do-egito
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
białego lotosu
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
albus Lotus
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Juglandales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Lotus and Pecan
Season and care of White Lotus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about White Lotus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Lotus season is Early Summer and Late Summer and Pecan season is Early Summer and Late Summer. The type of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for White Lotus is Aquatic Plant and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
White Lotus and Pecan Physical Information
White Lotus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. White Lotus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Lotus and Pecan are as follows:
White Lotus flower color: White
White Lotus leaf color: Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of White Lotus and Pecan
Care of White Lotus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Lotus pruning is done No need to prune and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer White Lotus needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.