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Color

Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size
0"

Fragrance
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals
8 4

Other Characteristics

Shape
Bowl

Height
49.00 cm 4

Diameter
8.00 cm 4

Line
-

Silhouette
-

Blossom Texture
-

Blossom Size
0"

Form
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Too much

Soil

Type of Soil
Any Soil

The pH of Soil
5.50 8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life
0

Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of
  • As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
  • Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
  • They are consumed in almost all parts of India.

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses
Decoration

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent

Culinary Uses
Rich in Vitamins

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses
Good Luck, Wedding

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name
Nelumbo nucifera

Kingdom
Plantae

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta

Super Division
Spermatophyte

Division
Magnoliophyta

Order
Fabales

Class
Magnoliopsida

Family
Fabaceae

Sub Family
-

Genus
-

Number of Species
3 52

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About Lotus

It is always a mesmerizing experience to walk through colorful blossoms in our yard. Flowers are nature's simple solution to uplift our moods after a day’s hectic schedule. Every flower is diverse and unique in its own way. Let's know about Lotus and some Interesting Facts about Lotus in the upcoming sections. These Lotus facts will leave you spellbound.

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More about Lotus Facts and Color

How about conveying message without words? Know more about Lotus facts and color over here! Lotus Colors are available in Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White! Isn't it exciting to imagine Lotus in these warm exciting colors? These Flowers by Color convey a different message such as Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence. Talking about the aroma of Lotus, it has Floral fragrance. Choose and plant these aromatic Lotuss around your yard which will take you to a whole new level of pleasant environment.

Lotus growing conditions

Lotus Care starts with proper Lotus growing conditions which includes sun exposure, planting, feeding, watering, mulching and deadheading. Its bloom time is All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season. The pests that attack Lotus are Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies etc. Too much watering of Lotus protects it and enhances its lifespan.

Lotus Information

This section talks about Lotus information and some of the interesting Lotus facts! Lotus fossils were found near Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. To know some more interesting Lotus facts, see Birth Flowers and see whose birth flower is Lotus.

Lotus Classification

The very first thing to consider in Lotus facts while studying Lotus classification is its scientific name. The scientific names for all flowers are universally accepted. Nelumbo nucifera is the scientific name of Lotus. Lotus belongs to Plantae kingdom and Fabaceae family. Lotus classification is based on its physical and genetic features.

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