Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Eastern Africa
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Blue Lotus
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Bilwa
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Nymphaeales
Family
Solanaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Bael and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Bael and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Bael and Blue Lotus
Care of Bael and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.