Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Yellow green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Wintersweet
पवित्र कमल
In German
Wintersweet
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Wintersweet
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
wintersweet
loto sagrado
In Greek
Wintersweet
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Wintersweet
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Wintersweet
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Proteales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus
Care of Wintersweet and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Wintersweet 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.