Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Bidens alba
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Bidens
In German
Blue Lotus
Bidens
In French
Blue Lotus
Bidens
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
Bidens
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Bidens
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Bidens
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Bidens
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Asterales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Bidens
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Bidens Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Bidens are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Bidens
Care of Blue Lotus and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.