Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
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
Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Bahia Grass
Blue Lotus
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
bahia herba
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Paspaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus
Care of Bahia Grass and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass 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.