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About Blue Lotus and Alocasia

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
1.3 Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Rainforest
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
1-8
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
80.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
40.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 85 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Orange
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Spade shaped
2.4 Thorns
5% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
42% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the Soil well drained
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
No serious insect or disease problems
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
16% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
37% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
10% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
90% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
Not Available
5.6 Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
No Aquatic Plants Garden Plants has it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
25% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
61% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
74% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Insect Bites
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
6.2.3 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, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
44% Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Aquatic Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Alocasia brisbanensis
7.2 Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
7.2.1 In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Alocasia
7.2.2 In German
Blue Lotus
Alocasia
7.2.3 In French
Blue Lotus
Alocasia
7.2.4 In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Alocasia
7.2.5 In Greek
Blue Lotus
Alocasia
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Alocasia
7.2.7 In Polish
Blue Lotus
Alocasia
7.2.8 In Latin
Blue Lotus
Aglaonema
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Nymphaeales
Arales
8.5 Family
Nymphaeaceae
Araceae
8.6 Genus
Nymphaea
Alocasia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 99 (Overall)
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Properties of Blue Lotus and Alocasia

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lotus and Alocasia? We provide you with everything About Blue Lotus and Alocasia. Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns and Alocasia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lotus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lotus has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Nausea and Alocasia 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 Alocasia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Alocasia

Season and care of Blue Lotus and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Lotus and Alocasia Physical Information

Blue Lotus and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Alocasia are as follows:

  • Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green

  • Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green

  • Alocasia flower color: White and Green

  • Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green

Care of Blue Lotus and Alocasia

Care of Blue Lotus and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.