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