Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Southern Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
प्याज
पवित्र कमल
In German
Zwiebel
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Oignon
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Cebolla
loto sagrado
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Cebola
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Cebula
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
cepa
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Proteales
Family
Liliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of White Onion and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Sacred Lotus season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
White Onion and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
White Onion and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion 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 White Onion and Sacred Lotus
Care of White Onion and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer White Onion 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.