Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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
Edible, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Asafoetida
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In German
asafoetida
Blue Lotus
In French
Asafoetida
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Asafoetida
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Asafoetida
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Fagaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Blue Lotus. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. 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 Asafoetida and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Asafoetida and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus
Care of Asafoetida and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.