Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
winter daphne
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
winter daphne
पवित्र कमल
In German
Daphne odora
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Daphne odora
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Daphne odora
loto sagrado
In Greek
Daphne odora
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Daphne odora
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Daphne odora
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Sacred Lotus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: 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 Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus
Care of Winter Daphne and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Winter Daphne 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.