Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Acacia
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Acacia
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Acacia
Blue Lotus
In French
Acacia
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Acacia
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Acacia
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Acacia
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Acacia
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Acacia
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Nymphaeales
Family
Fabaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Blue Lotus. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Acacia and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Blue Lotus season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Acacia and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Acacia and Blue Lotus
Care of Acacia and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.